Overview

In the Master of Humanitarian, Development and Disaster Studies at Deakin University you will also examine the histories, causes and impacts of challenges such as climate change, poverty, forced migration and inequality.

Through critical analysis of real social, political and environmental issues, you will analyse how communities create practical and just solutions. With more than 40 years of teaching and research in international and community development, and as home to Australia’s first graduate program in humanitarian assistance, Deakin provides an industry-informed foundation for practice. You can specialise and complete a research or professional experience pathway.

Career outcomes

Build expertise for roles across humanitarian action, international and community development, policy, advocacy and crisis response. You may contribute in government, not-for-profits, international agencies and social enterprises.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Development, Humanitarianism and Community in An Era of Crisis
Theories and Critiques of Humanitarianism, Development and Disasters
Cross Cultural Communication and Practice
Community from Participation to Activism
Refugees and Forced Migration
Disaster Risk Reduction and Community Led Recovery

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Language

English

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4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

International Development Emergency & Disaster Management View 25 other Masters in International 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

TOEFL^® IBT

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79

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4.5

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS 121190E

1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 8 credit points

To be considered for admission to this degree (with 4 credit points of admission credit applied^*) you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
- completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)
- completion of a bachelor honours degree in a related discipline
- completion of a graduate certificate or graduate diploma or higher in a related discipline.
1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 12 credit points
To be considered for admission to this degree (without admission credit applied*) you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
- completion of a bachelor degree or higher in a related discipline
- completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent).

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Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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