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Overview
If you’re working in or wishing to work in the humanitarian sector, kick-start your career with an industry-relevant, formal qualification.
The current environment in which humanitarian workers find themselves is more complex and diverse than ever. Conflicts are increasingly complicated and natural disasters are escalating in number and intensity. These often occur in regions already struggling with socio-economic and political constraints and fragility.
Career
It is expected that completion of the Master of Humanitarian Assistance from Deakin University will place you in a favourable position to advance your professional standing.
Employment in the humanitarian field is expanding, including in related areas, such as teaching, training, organisation and community capacity building, disaster risk reduction assessment and programming, consulting enterprises, journalism and communications, project management and community development.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Dynamics and Dilemmas of the Humanitarian Sector
- Applied Humanitarian Assistance: From Theory to Practice
- Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Humanitarian Contexts
- Research Design
- The Humanitarian World
- Humanitarian Settlement
- Management of Humanitarian Health Programs
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
Credits
8 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Social Work View 49 other Masters in Social Work in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
Admission is based on:
- Bachelor honours (AQF8) degree in a related discipline or
- Bachelor degree in a related discipline, plus two years relevant work experience or
- Graduate certificate or graduate diploma in a related discipline or
- Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.
Tuition Fee
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International
28600 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28600 AUD per year during 12 months. -
National
22200 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22200 AUD per year during 12 months.
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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