Recognised Bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent training, though not necessarily in an area directly related to the course, or satisfactory preparation through previous study or professional experience.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS), 6.5 Overall
6.0 Reading
6.0 Writing
6.0 Speaking
6.0 Listening
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE), N/A
Pearson Test of English (PTE), 58 Overall
58 Reading
58 Writing
58 Speaking
58 Listening
Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT), 90 Overall
20 Reading
20 Writing
20 Speaking
20 Listening
Occupational English Test (OET), N/A
This course will introduce you to the community development ideas and practices used to create and foster community-led change in settings around Australia and beyond.
This course is designed for community work practitioners and graduates with an interest in moving into emerging fields that embrace the ideas and practices of community development, and want to broaden their knowledge substantially through further postgraduate studies.
You'll study real and living community projects that build on cultural strength in remote areas, urban agriculture and sustainability projects, grassroots creative arts projects, activism work and much more. Combine case studies, documentaries, films and other creative digital forms that showcase examples of community work and attend workshops designed to teach creative ways of getting the community involved.
3 reasons to study a Master of Community Development at Murdoch
Put theory into practice by undertaking a community development internship in a migrant resource centre, state or local government offices, an international development agency or through an alternative education project or community arts project.
Be taught by leading academics who have themselves worked for community organisations and still carry out research on community-based projects including work with local government authorities, Indigenous Australian groups and in the cultural development, arts and film industries.
Undertake an independent research project or dissertation under the supervision of experienced researchers, in an area of community practice relevant an important to you.
Develop your skills
Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:
community development in Indigenous communities
building links between community, industry and local government
social policy activism and community change
sustainable and ecological community development
understanding the dynamics of cultural diversity in the workplace and community.
CRICOS code: 081029E
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Total credit points: 48
Unit code, Unit name, Credit points
Course Core
University regulations require completion of a minimum of 24 points at 600-level and a maximum of 24 points at 500-level for a 48-point Masters by Coursework degree., 48 credit points
Required Units, 24 credit points
COD545, Community Development Theory and Practice, 3
COD505, Community, Industry and Local Government, 3
COD504, Community, Policy and Change, 3
COD502, Community Development in Indigenous Communities, 3
COD601, Community Development Methods, 3
SUS512, Sustainability, Ecology and Communities, 3
COD608, Professional Placement, 6
Specified Electives, 24 credit points
Option 1 Research Project, 24 credit points
Required Units, 3 credit points
SWM620, Research Project, 3
Specified Elective Units, 21 credit points
TLC501, Communication Skills for Postgraduate Study, 3
, OR,
SUS611, Resilient Regions: People and Practice, 3
, OR,
AST650, Culture, Communities and Sustainability in Asia, 3
, OR,
SUS523, Cities and Sustainability, 3
, OR,
SWM511, Critical Approaches to Development, 3
, OR,
SWM628, Development and Sustainability, 3
, OR,
AST558, Gender in Asian Societies, 3
, OR,
EDN546, Dynamics of Cultural Diversity in the Workplace and the Community, 3
, OR,
MBS651, Leading and Managing Nonprofit Organisations, 3
, OR,
GRD503, Design Thinking Tools, 3
, OR,
MBS589, Social Enterprise, Social Innovation And Profit For Purpose, 3
OR
Option 2 Research Dissertation, 24 credit points
Required Units, 15 credit points
SWM618, Research Design, 3
ART610, Masters by Coursework Research Dissertation, 12
Specified Elective Units, 9 credit points
TLC501, Communication Skills for Postgraduate Study, 3
, OR,
SUS611, Resilient Regions: People and Practice, 3
, OR,
AST650, Culture, Communities and Sustainability in Asia, 3
, OR,
SUS523, Cities and Sustainability, 3
, OR,
SWM511, Critical Approaches to Development, 3
, OR,
SWM628, Development and Sustainability, 3
, OR,
AST558, Gender in Asian Societies, 3
, OR,
EDN546, Dynamics of Cultural Diversity in the Workplace and the Community, 3
, OR,
MBS651, Leading and Managing Nonprofit Organisations, 3
, OR,
GRD503, Design Thinking Tools, 3
, OR,
MBS589, Social Enterprise, Social Innovation And Profit For Purpose, 3
When you graduate you could work in many industry areas such as community and social services, local government, humanitarian organisations, NGOs, aid work, economic and social planning, sustainable development and Indigenous governance. Careers could include:
Community Arts, Development or Service Coordinator
Federal or State Government Policy Advisor
International Aid Worker
Engagement Officer
Place and Activations Officer.
Overseas Student Health Cover: 530 AUD per year
