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Overview

This unique, popular program offers you a personalised education. It includes practical on-site learning and deep engagement with communities and experts in the field.

The perfect mix of study and practical experience will have you job-ready for a fulfilling career.

Key study areas include:

critical consciousness and ethics of development

community development project design and management

participatory research and evaluation

globalisation and social movements

leadership in community development

impacts of Trump and Brexit on governance of international organisations

conflict resolution and peace-building.

We're one of the few universities in Australia that offers regional and contextual studies (e.g. on Latin America, Africa and Asia).

Careers in community development

Graduates on the Master of International Community Development offered at Victoria University find work in many related areas, including international humanitarian and development aid.

Careers include:

international and regional consultant in human rights, gender, poverty reduction and project evaluation

project manager with international, government and local organisations such as Australian Red Cross, Save the Children, Asylum Seekers Resources Centre

leaders and advisers in government

community development educator and trainer

journalist

activist

academic and researcher.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Research Methods

Community Development Theory and Practice

Community Development Project Planning and Management

Transnational Gender Issues and Human Rights

Building Capacity and Mobilising Civil Society

Conflict Resolution in Groups and Communities

Community-Based Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2022-02-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2022-02-13 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2022-08-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Disciplines

Social Work International Relations Sustainable Development View 42 other Masters in Sustainable Development in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 083312G

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline

Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline

Tuition Fee

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International

24400 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12200 AUD per semester during 24 months.

Domestic students: Full-fee - A$19,600 per year

Living costs for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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International Community Development

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