Entry into a masters degree requires you to have completed an undergraduate qualification that is comparable to an Australian bachelor degree, honours degree or graduate diploma.
Check that your qualification meets the international academic entry requirements for a course.
You will need to provide evidence that you have achieved one of the following levels of English language proficiency:
IELTS (academic module): Overall score of 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet: Test score of 79. Section score no less than:Listening: 19, Speaking: 19, Reading: 18, Writing: 22
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 58-64 (with no section score less than 50)
University of Cambridge - Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 176. No individual band less than 169.
VU English - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 6): Achieved.
Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline
OR
Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline
Become a leader in social change, human rights and sustainable development at a global or local level, with the Master of International Community Development.
This unique, popular program offers a personalised education. It includes on-site learning and deep engagement with communities and experts in the field. This perfect mix of study and practical experience will have you job-ready for a fulfilling career.
Key study areas include:
critical consciousness and ethics of development
community development project design and management
participatory research and evaluation
globalisation and social movements
leadership in community development
conflict resolution and peace-building
planetary health.
We're one of the few universities in Australia that offers regional and contextual studies (e.g. on Latin America, Africa and Asia).
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To complete the Master of International Community Development students will be required to complete 192 credit points consisting of the following:
72 credit points of Core studies
72 credit points of Elective studies
48 credit points of either Community-Based Research or Research Thesis Capstone Studies.
Graduates find work in many related areas, including international humanitarian and development aid.
Careers include:
international and regional consultant in human rights, gender, poverty reduction and project evaluation
project manager with international, government and local organisations such as Australian Red Cross, Save the Children, Asylum Seekers Resources Centre
leaders and advisers in government
community development educator and trainer
journalist
activist
academic and researcher.
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
