Graduate Certificate
Poverty is one of the world's most pressing and complex problems. With more than 700 million people (around 10 per cent of the world's population) still living in extreme poverty*, there's a growing need for skilled professionals who can navigate the development sector and create sustainable solutions to inequality.
If you're looking to create meaningful change in the world, La Trobe's Graduate Certificate in International Development will give you strong foundations to launch your career.
Learn the latest best practice and gain essential skills from industry experts who will share their experiences and knowledge. You'll explore global issues such as poverty, justice and social change, while learning how to create sustainable, positive change in areas where we need it most.
After successfully completing the Graduate Certificate in International Development, you'll be eligible for one semester of advanced standing - which means you could transfer directly into the Graduate Diploma or Master of International Development, should you decide to further your studies.
You'll learn:
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 - Graduate Certificate.
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in International Development, students must complete a total of 60 credit points across 1 year.
Year 1 requires the completion of 60 credit points including:
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 DEVELOPMENT IN PRACTICE DST4001 1 15 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PLA4001 1 15 GENDER MOBILITY AND DEVELOPMENT DST4003 1 15 MAKING DEVELOPMENT MATTER DST4002 1 15The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
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After graduation, you could work across a wide range of organisations, including international development organisations, government and intergovernmental agencies, media organisations, and research or training institutions.
Possible roles include: