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Master of International Community Development

ProviderVictoria University
Course code: SIA-185310UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

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 practices project design, planning and management social research and evaluation understanding globalisation and its impacts on communities peace strategies and conflict resolution building capacity and mobilising communities advocacy of gender rights and other human rights leadership in community development governance 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.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

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 criteria Completion 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) To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below.

Admission criteriaCompletion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline

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)

English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

Refer to the institution course handbook.

References

Official course, fees, admissions, English, curriculum and related sources.

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