Graduate Diploma in International Development

Graduate Diploma

Inequality is growing.* As the world's richest people strengthen their hold on power and resources, more than 700 million people around the world have been left far behind in extreme poverty.** And with growing global uncertainty, this figure is rising.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Duration

1 year full-time

Course Code

067404D

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$21,800 per year / $21,800 total

International Fees

$35,800 per year / $35,800 total

About this course

Inequality is growing.* As the world's richest people strengthen their hold on power and resources, more than 700 million people around the world have been left far behind in extreme poverty.** And with growing global uncertainty, this figure is rising. To combat this alarming trend, we desperately need highly trained professionals who have the skills to build a more just world.

If you're looking to quickly build your expertise in international development and make real change, La Trobe's Graduate Diploma in International Development is the perfect way to advance your knowledge in just one year.

Learn the latest best practice and become a confident practitioner in the humanitarian and development sector.

Gain essential skills from industry experts who will share their experiences and knowledge. You'll explore global issues such as poverty, justice and social change, while learning how to create sustainable, positive change in areas where we need it most.

After successfully completing the Graduate Diploma in International Development, you'll be eligible for one year of advanced standing - which means you could transfer directly into the Master of International Development, should you decide to further your studies.

You'll learn:

How to design and deliver development projects
- Understand how to work in partnership with local communities and create projects that address inequality.
Policy and practice frameworks
- Develop the knowledge and skills you need to successfully operate in the development sector.
How to drive social change
- From grassroots activism to governmental policy, you'll learn how to engage with individuals, communities and organisations to create positive change.
Development sector best practice
- Become familiar with the tools and techniques commonly found in development practice, including logframes, project proposals and 'theory of change' documents.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 - Graduate Diploma.

Sample course structure

Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.

To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma in International Development, students must complete a total of 120 credit points across 1 year.

Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:

120 credit points from chosen Core

Study options

Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.

Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO DEVELOPMENT DST5DAC 1 15 DEVELOPMENT IN PRACTICE DST4001 1 15 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PLA4001 1 15 FIELD METHODS AND RESEARCH FOR DEVELOPMENT DST5MDF 1 15 GENDER MOBILITY AND DEVELOPMENT DST4003 1 15 HOW SOCIAL CHANGE HAPPENS DST5HSM 1 15 HUMAN SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT DST5HSD 1 15 MAKING DEVELOPMENT MATTER DST4002 1 15

See La Trobe University Handbook for more details

The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.

Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Study locations

Melbourne

Career pathways

After graduation, you could work across a wide range of organisations, including international development organisations, government and intergovernmental agencies, media organisations, and research or training institutions.

Possible roles include:

Project officer
- Support development and humanitarian projects. Work closely with communities as you address economic and social inequalities.
Humanitarian/emergency relief officer
- Work closely with communities on humanitarian and emergency-relief efforts.
Campaign or advocacy manager
- Help amplify the voices of marginalised communities. Deliver public awareness campaigns and lobby stakeholders, including governments and peak bodies.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at La Trobe University.

74.2%

Overall satisfaction

74.2%

Skill scale

64.5%

Teaching scale

Data source

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