AustraliaDiploma52 weeks

Graduate Diploma in International Community Development

Victoria UniversityMelbourne, Australia

Fee for international students

A$33,800 for the whole course (as of 2026)Source: CRICOS
Intakes
July
Duration
52 weeks
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Programme facts

Level
Diploma
Duration
52 weeks
Language of teaching
English
Study mode
Not published
Credits
Not published
Intakes
JulyTypical for this country

About this programme

Take an important role in community development with leadership skills gained in real-world settings, by studying the Graduate Diploma in International Community Development at Victoria University. This unique and practical postgraduate course offers you personalised education, specialising in community development at a local or international level. The program is open to graduates with a bachelor degree, who wish to further their career in community development. If you are already employed in community development and wish to advance your career, this program will give you the skills to achieve your goals. You’ll gain expertise in key community development theories, building your knowledge and skills in these main areas: community development theories and practices project design planning and management social research and evaluation understanding globalisation and its impacts on communities peace and conflict resolution building capacity and mobilising communities advocacy of gender rights and human rights leadership in community development governance of international organisations. This diploma is the second stage of three courses in our graduate program. Successful completion leads into our Master of International Community Development.

Entry requirements

Typical for this university, not this programme's own requirement.

  • IELTS6 overall, no band below 6
  • TOEFL iBT67
  • PTE Academic50
Prerequisites
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 Certificate (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)
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Data: CRICOS, Australian Government.