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Overview
About International Community Development at Victoria University
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.
This 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
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
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 55
Credits
192 alternative credits
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Social Work Sustainable Development Community Development View 47 other Masters in Sustainable Development in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 55
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS: 083312G
- Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline
OR
- Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline
Tuition Fee
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International
24400 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12200 AUD per semester during 24 months.
The amount you pay for your course depends on whether you’re offered a Commonwealth supported place or a full fee-paying place
Paying national: $20,800 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.
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