Graduate Diploma in International Development
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If you see yourself enriching the lives of people around the globe, then the interdisciplinary Graduate Diploma in International Development will give you an insightful understanding of the ways in which theories of development connect with development politics and practices. You will study a range of compelling topics, including gender issues, poverty, conflict, HIV and agro-forestry, and will undertake your own individual development project. Your core skills will be strengthened for a career
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Graduate Diploma
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Bruce
- ACT
- Course code
- CRICOS 087836C
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Course overview
If you see yourself enriching the lives of people around the globe, then the interdisciplinary Graduate Diploma in International Development will give you an insightful understanding of the ways in which theories of development connect with development politics and practices. You will study a range of compelling topics, including gender issues, poverty, conflict, HIV and agro-forestry, and will undertake your own individual development project. Your core skills will be strengthened for a career in the public development sector or in multinational organisations across Australia and abroad.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Most University of Canberra coursework postgraduate admission is based on an AQF-equivalent bachelor degree. Some courses also consider grades, relevant paid work experience or recognised professional membership. 2. Bachelor-equivalent qualification or an expressly permitted experience/RPL route; course-specific requirements; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7.5L 8 · R 7 · W 7 · S 8
- TOEFL iBTOverall 102L 28 · R 24 · W 27 · S 26
- PTE AcademicOverall 73L 79 · R 65 · W 65 · S 79
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 191L 200 · R 185 · W 185 · S 200
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 191L 200 · R 185 · W 185 · S 200
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Most University of Canberra coursework postgraduate admission is based on an AQF-equivalent bachelor degree. Some courses also consider grades, relevant paid work experience or recognised professional membership.
Additional entry requirement
Bachelor-equivalent qualification or an expressly permitted experience/RPL route; course-specific requirements; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $32,500per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Diploma in International Developmentcricos.education.gov.au
- University of Canberracanberra.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- International Course Guide 2027Official source
- UC College International Entry Requirements 2026Official source
- ELICOS course 2027Official source
- Standard academic entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source