Overview

Explore development programs that make a real difference to millions of people worldwide with the Graduate Certificate of International and Community Development. This course offers an introduction to global and local development challenges and opportunities, and provides a guaranteed pathway to our masters degree.

Career

The practical skills you gain throughout the Graduate Certificate of International and Community Development from Deakin University will prepare you for roles in all organisations that respond to challenges relating to social justice, empowerment, poverty and community development. These include:

international and domestic non-government organisations
government agencies
local community organisations, councils and other civil society actors
Commonwealth departments such as the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
international aid and development agencies such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other UN agencies
bilateral and multilateral agencies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cross Cultural Communication and Practice

Non-Government Organisations and other Development Actors

Arts and Sports-based Approaches to Community Development

Private Sector Development: Corporations, Social-Enterprise and Microfinance

Monitoring and Evaluation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months
Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-11-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-26 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

4 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Geelong, Australia

Disciplines

International Development Community Development View 8 other Masters in Community Development in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry will be based on performance in:

a Bachelor degree in any discipline OR

At least two years of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)

CRICOS Provider Code 00113B

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17700 AUD / full

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

13000 AUD / full

≈ 13000 AUD / full

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for International and Community Development.

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