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The Master of Community Development program empowers individuals seeking to drive meaningful change and improve their local communities. This program explores key concepts and methodologies in community development, equipping students to facilitate grassroots transformation across Australian communities and internationally - as demonstrated by Anastasia, who applied her coursework to create impact in her native Indonesia. Ideal for current community professionals or graduates looking to expand into new areas of community development, this postgraduate offering provides substantial knowledge advancement. Students will examine active community initiatives focusing on cultural preservation in regional areas, urban sustainability programs, community arts movements, advocacy efforts, and diverse other projects. The curriculum incorporates real-world case analyses, documentary films, digital media examples of community initiatives, and interactive workshops that teach innovative community engagement techniques.
Recognised Bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent training, though not necessarily in an area directly related to the course, or satisfactory preparation through previous study or professional experience.
IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0; Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): 169 overall with no band below 169; Pearson Test of English (PTE): 50 with no band below 50; Test of English as a Foreign Language - IBT (TOEFL IBT): 73 with no band less than 18; Occupational English Test (OET) - C (250-290) in each of the four components.