Graduate Certificate in International Community Development at Victoria University

Overview

Further your career in international humanitarian and development aid with the Graduate Certificate in International Community Development.

This practical postgraduate program offers you a personalised education, including workplace training, for a career in community development in the local and international arena.

You’ll gain a thorough understanding of community development by exploring key theories, as well as ethical, socially responsible and sustainable practices. You’ll also learn about the impact of globalisation, conflict resolution and international organisation governance.

Our graduate certificate is the first of three courses that make up VU’s Master of International Community Development. Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible to study our Graduate Diploma in International Community Development.

Study tour opportunities

The Graduate Certificate in International Community Development is enriched by our agreements with other universities (including the National University of Timor Leste (UNTL)) and non-government organisations.

By choosing this course, you could benefit from a short or long-term study tour. These eye-opening tours are organised for the purposes of formal study, combined with experiential learning in a particular culture and society. You'll live, experience and engage in different real-life intercultural interactions and take part in seminars hosted or organised by agencies, institutions or organisations approved by the College of Arts & Education.

Postgraduate academic learning advice

As a postgraduate student you might want to take up one of many opportunities to further develop your academic language and study skills. VU’s Learning Hubs are welcoming spaces where you can improve your study and employability skills.

We offer maths, writing, careers and English-language advice, and show you effective ways to study and manage your time.

Our programs include:

• workshops
• drop-in sessions
• peer mentoring
• maths and writing resources
• resume and career guidance.

Careers in international community development

Graduates of this course can work in a diverse range of fields including international humanitarian and development aid.

Typical roles might include:

• international consultant (within human rights, gender, poverty reduction or project evaluation)
• international project manager (e.g. Australian Red Cross and World Vision)
• government employee (e.g. local or federal government)
• community development educator
• international project manager
• journalist
• researcher.