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Graduate Diploma in International Development
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
Live your values. Transform lives. 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.
Structure
The Graduate Diploma in International Development is a 120-credit point course that consists of: Successful completion of 120 credit points of disciplinary core subjects
Subjects
- First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
- Contemporary Approaches to Development
- Development in Practice
- Environmental Management and Development
- Field Methods and Research for Development
- Gender Mobility and Development
- How Social Change Happens
- Human Security and Development
- Making Development Matter
Standard entry requirements
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Undergraduate requirements - Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
- International: IELTS - 6.5 < 6.0 (PG minimum) - 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
