Become a leader in social change, human rights, and sustainable development at a global or local level, with the Master of International Community Development.
This unique, popular program offers you a personalized education. It includes practical on-site learning and deep engagement with communities and experts in the field. The perfect mix of study and practical experience will have you job-ready for a fulfilling career.
Key study areas include:
- critical consciousness and ethics of development
- community development project design and management
- participatory research and evaluation
- globalization and social movements
- leadership in community development
- impacts of Trump and Brexit on the governance of international organizations
- conflict resolution and peace-building.
We're one of the few universities in Australia that offers regional and contextual studies (e.g. on Latin America, Africa, and Asia).
Our masters are the final stage of three courses, following our graduate certificate and diploma.
Graduates find work in many related areas, including international humanitarian and development aid.
Careers include:
- international and regional consultant in human rights, gender, poverty reduction, and project evaluation
- project manager with international, government and local organizations such as Australian Red Cross, Save the Children, Asylum Seekers Resources Centre
- leaders and advisers in government
- community development educator and trainer
- journalist
- activist
- academic and researcher.
