Graduate Certificate in International Development

Graduate Certificate

Make a difference on a global scale If you see yourself enriching the lives of people around the globe, or if you are working in a development-adjacent industry and are looking to upskill, then the Graduate Certificate in International Development will give you a nuanced understanding of the ways in...

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Duration

0.5 year full-time

Course Code

336JA.1, 087835D

About this course

Make a difference on a global scale

If you see yourself enriching the lives of people around the globe, or if you are working in a development-adjacent industry and are looking to upskill, then the Graduate Certificate in International Development will give you a nuanced understanding of the ways in which theories of development connect with development politics and practices.

You will study a range of compelling topics around development, including gender issues, the role of corporations, poverty, sustainability, global health issues, and post-conflict reconstruction. You will learn how to plan and/or manage an international development project based on curricula that has been designed in collaboration with current industry practitioners. Your core skills will be strengthened for a career in the public development sector or in multinational organisations across Australia and abroad.

Study locations

Canberra

What you will learn

develop the skills to critically engage with contemporary theories and practices in development studies
understand changes in development theory and trends in practice as they apply to local and global development processes
gain the skills to reflect on your own practice and articulate an ethical approach to international development that considers cultural, social and environmental elements.

Career pathways

International consultant
Program director
International aid worker
Campaign director
International project manager
Head of fundraising
International development worker
Community development educator
Gender adviser
M&E (monitoring and evaluation) manager
Program specialist
Program analyst
Program coordinator
Social impact assessment consultant
Project manager

Credit for prior study or work

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at University of Canberra.

80%

Overall satisfaction

80.6%

Skill scale

80.6%

Teaching scale

92.9%

Employed full-time

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