Graduate Certificate in International Community Development
Graduate Certificate in International Community Development
OVERVIEW Build a career with a positive impact, focusing on international humanitarian and development aid, with the Graduate Certificate in International Community Development at Victoria University. This practical postgraduate program offers you a personalised education, including workplace training, for a career in community development in the local and international arena….
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
OVERVIEW
Build a career with a positive impact, focusing on international humanitarian and development aid, with the Graduate Certificate in International Community Development at Victoria University.
This practical postgraduate program offers you a personalised education, including workplace training, for a career in community development in the local and international arena.
Key study areas include:
community development theories and practices
project design
planning and management
advocacy of gender rights and human right
conflict resolution in groups and communities.
CAREERS
Graduates of this course can work in a diverse range of fields including international humanitarian and development aid.
Typical roles might include:
international consultant (within human rights, gender, poverty reduction or project evaluation)
international project manager (e.g. Australian Red Cross and World Vision)
government employee (e.g. local or federal government)
community development educator
international project manager
journalist
researcher.
REQUIREMENTS
Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline OR
Applicants with a minimum five (5) years approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course
English language requirements
IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet: Overall of 79
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 58-64 (with no section score less than 50)
University of Cambridge – Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 176. No individual band less than 169.
VU English – English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 6): Achieved.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Victoria University (VU) is an educational provider offering internationally-recognised, world-class qualifications in Melbourne and Sydney – two of the world’s most liveable cities. Its industry-focused courses cover a diverse range of subject areas and many are offered as pathways across multiple levels of education. Students can also choose to study foundation studies and English language courses through its highly-ranked English language centre. Ranking in the top 2% of universities worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021), VU has more than 100 years of experience and over 4,000 partnerships and connections with industry.
