Master of International Community Development
Victoria University (VU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00124K; 02475D
Take your knowledge of community development and human rights to the next level, with the Master of International Community Development at Victoria University.This unique and popular program in international community development offers a personalised education. The mix of study and practical experience will have you job-ready for a fulfilling career in a local or international arena.Key study areas include:community development theories and practicesproject design, planning and managementsocial research and evaluationunderstanding globalisation and its impacts on communitiespeace strategies and conflict resolutionbuilding capacity and mobilising communitiesadvocacy of gender rights and other human rightsleadership in community developmentgovernance of local and international organisations.The course is open to graduates considering a career in community development.Our masters is the final stage of three courses, following our graduate certificate and graduate diploma.If you are already employed in community development and want to advance your career, this program will give you the practical skills and intellectual know-how to be a more capable and skilled professional and leader in real-world settings.
Structure
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 studies72 credit points of Elective studies48 credit points of either Community-Based Research or Research Thesis Capstone Studies.
Standard entry requirements
To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. We also consider non-academic research and work experience for our research candidates.Admission criteriaCompletion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline OR Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline PLUS IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| City Campus | International: $64,400 | No |
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| Footscray Park | International: $64,400 | No |
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| Online-Campus | International: $64,400 | No |
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