Graduate Certificate in International Development

Make a difference on a global scale

If 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.

Study a Graduate Certificate in International Development at UC and you will:

• develop the skills to critically engage with contemporary theories and practices in development studies
• understand changes in development theory and trends in practice as they apply to local and global development processes
• gain the skills to reflect on your own practice and articulate an ethical approach to international development that considers cultural, social and environmental elements.

Work Integrated Learning

You will have extensive opportunities to undertake real-world assessments, study live case studies, and explore industry-linked research projects. The course is intrinsically connected to the international development sector, with regular involvement from organisations including the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Care Australia, UNESCO, United Nations Development Programme and international embassies based in Canberra.

Career opportunities

• International consultant
• Program director
• International aid worker
• Campaign director
• International project manager
• Head of fundraising
• International development worker
• Community development educator
• Gender adviser
• M&E (monitoring and evaluation) manager
• Program specialist
• Program analyst
• Program coordinator
• Social impact assessment consultant
• Project manager

Course-specific information

Successful completion of this course can lead you to admission for the Graduate Diploma and/or Master of International Development.