University of Canberra
Graduate Certificate in International Development
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationIf you see yourself enriching the lives of people around the globe, or if you are working in a development-adjacent industry and are looking to upskill, then the Graduate Certificate in International Development will give you a nuanced understanding of the ways in which theories of development connect with development politics and practices.
You will study a range of compelling topics around development, including gender issues, the role of corporations, poverty, sustainability, global health issues, and post-conflict reconstruction. You will learn how to plan and/or manage an international development project based on curricula that has been designed in collaboration with current industry practitioners. Your core skills will be strengthened for a career in the public development sector or in multinational organisations across Australia and abroad.
Delivery mode
University of Canberra offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 20 Telita St, Bruce
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Postgraduate: applicants must have an undergraduate degree or equivalent as approved by the University.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in International Development will prepare you for the following roles.
International Aid Worker
An International Aid Worker provides humanitarian assistance and support to communities affected by crises and development challenges. You might wo...
International Development Consultant
An International Development Consultant advises on projects that promote economic, social, and environmental development in various countries. You...
International Development Worker
International Development Workers are employed by non-profits, charities, and government organisations to setup infrastructure and welfare programs...
About University of Canberra
As a university anchored in Australia’s capital, we work with government, business and industry to serve our communities and nation, and to be the capital’s educational window to the world. From this vantage point, we challenge the status quo in a relentless pursuit of original and better ways to teach, learn, research and add value – locally and internationally.
Our long-standing excellence in mission-oriented research will be fostered and, together with a renewed emphasis on entrepreneurship, will be woven inextricably into the University’s educational experience.
Through a transformative campus development plan, the University will evolve into a distinctive community for lifelong learning, and serve as a beacon of sustainable, smart and connected living.
We will lead the sector nationally in equity, diversity, inclusion and access.
