Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Community Development
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Community Development
Working with community is often complex, and demands sophisticated skills and an ‘artfulness’. Success comes to those who develop a combination of wisdom, high-end knowledge of relationships, considerable diplomacy and tenderness.. Often we need to balance a clear head, soft heart, kindness, emotional and social maturity and ethical strength. Although…
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Working with community is often complex, and demands sophisticated skills and an ‘artfulness’. Success comes to those who develop a combination of wisdom, high-end knowledge of relationships, considerable diplomacy and tenderness.. Often we need to balance a clear head, soft heart, kindness, emotional and social maturity and ethical strength. Although many think that working with community comes naturally there is much to learn, and good practitioners are in great demand. That’s where we come in!
This course will take you to current examples of community development, introducing you to other people’s ideas about what works, getting you thinking and talking about it. The Community Development major will give you the chance to undertake an internship in a community-based setting, encouraging you to extend your repertoire and build your imagination for how things work in different communities around the globe.
This major is for people seeking to work with community in a range of settings including local government, not-for-profit organisations, Aboriginal Community controlled groups, community arts centres, social service organisations, and the resources sector.
3 reasons to study Community Development at Murdoch
Throughout your degree, you will have the opportunity to intern with community groups, private organisations, non-government agencies (NGOs), or government departments through our Work Integrated Learning program.
Study two majors in 3 years and graduate with 2 specialisations (for example, combining Community Development with International Aid and Development) to expand your expertise and career prospects.
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What you’ll learn
Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:
Recognise and develop knowledge of practices used to build projects.
Discover creative ways to work with communities, both in Australia and internationally.
Explore topics such as overseas aid and international development, indigenous community development and sustainable approaches to urban communities.
Your future career
With a degree in Community Development, you could work in local communities in a range of roles in Australia or overseas. Careers could include:
Community Project Manager
Youth Engagement Officer
Regional Development Coordinator
International Aid/Development Worker
Community Development Officer
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Murdoch University is based in Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia. It is a world-renowned research university, being a part of the Innovative Research Universities group. It has an impressive reputation for conducting ground-breaking studies, and experienced academics encourage students to be independent thinkers with a focus on the future. Murdoch offers around 230 undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs, and a series of dedicated scholarships for international students to help them with the costs of studying in Australia. The University boasts strong connections with overseas partners, domestic government departments and the wider working community, giving students a perfect springboard to take part in work placements and complete real-world projects in their subject area.
