Our Graduate Diploma in International Community Development program is designed to prepare students for a strong foundation and understanding of knowledge as well as practical skills in Community Development. 

Key Community Development Theories and Practices will be examined and explored in the course.  

Students are required to complete core subjects such as ‘Community Development Theory and Practices’ and ‘Transnational Gender and Human Rights’, ‘Community Development Project Design and Management’ and ‘Management of NGOs’ and four elective subjects.

The school has agreements with other universities, such as the National University of Timor Leste (UNTL) and NGOs which enrich our program. For example 

• Study tour unit to East Timor. The school also jointly convenes a regular conference in Timor Leste with UNTL.

Successful completion will lead you to admission to the Master of International Community Development.

• Location:
  Footscray Park
• College:
  College of Arts
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  AGIC
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

Some of our graduates find employment as

• International consultants (i.e. in areas of human rights, gender, poverty reduction and project evaluation)
• International project managers (e.g. Australian Red Cross and World Vision)
• Government officers (e.g. local and federal government, AusAid)
• Non-government agencies concerned with the flow of trade, humanitarian assistance and disaster recovery
• International project officers
• Journalists
• Researchers
• Educators

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

Graduates of this course will be able to:

1. Identify historical and contemporary issues in international community development;
2. Identify different schools of thought on the meaning and character of globalisation and its impact on international community development;
3. Use critical analytical skills as well as communication and writing skills to discuss and debate key theories and academic concepts;
4. Apply knowledge and skills in a real world context, and network with industry partners and stakeholders.

To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in International Community Development students must complete a total of 96 credit points. Elective units may be available during summer and winter semesters to give students the options of fast tracking their studies.

• Community Development: Theory and Practice

  Unit code

  ASA5001

  Credits

  12

• Building Capacity and Mobilising Civil Society

  Unit code

  ASA5023

  Credits

  12

• Management in Non-Government Organisations

  Unit code

  ASA5024

  Credits

  12

• Transnational Gender Issues and Human Rights

  Unit code

  ASA5010

  Credits

  12

• Women and International Development

  Unit code

  ACF5031

  Credits

  12

• Research Methods

  Unit code

  AAA5002

  Credits

  12

• Interpreting 'Asia' and the 'Pacific'

  Unit code

  AAA5011

  Credits

  12

• Approaches to Research

  Unit code

  ACG5200

  Credits

  12

• Cross-Cultural Issues in Counselling

  Unit code

  APT5080

  Credits

  12

• Community Development: Project Planning and Management

  Unit code

  ASA5002

  Credits

  12

• Hiv / Aids and International Development

  Unit code

  ASA5003

  Credits

  12

• Engaging Communities for Sustainability

  Unit code

  ASA5004

  Credits

  12

• Latin America: Roots and Radicalism

  Unit code

  ASA5007

  Credits

  12

• Peace, Violence and Conflict

  Unit code

  ASA5008

  Credits

  12

• Working in Cross-Cultural Contexts

  Unit code

  ASA5009

  Credits

  12

• Human Rights Theory and Practice

  Unit code

  ASA5011

  Credits

  12

• Approaches to Globalisation

  Unit code

  ASA5022

  Credits

  12

• Conflict Resolution in Groups and Communities

  Unit code

  ASA5050

  Credits

  12

• Regional and International Organisations and Policy

  Unit code

  ASA5055

  Credits

  12

• Timor Leste: History, Politics and Society

  Unit code

  ASS5027

  Credits

  12

• Contemporary Africa and Social Change

  Unit code

  ASS5080

  Credits

  12

• Mature: The entry requirement to the Graduate Diploma is the completion of a three-year undergraduate degree or equivalent, normally with a credit rating or above in the final year units of study.