Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Diploma in Humanitarian and Development Studies in Sydney Australia | Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University
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Sydney Australia
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Qualification
Graduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
33,120
(c. USD23,307.24)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
As Australia's sole program of this nature, the Graduate Diploma in Humanitarian and Development Studies addresses the growing demand for trained professionals in disaster response and development, serving both governmental and non-governmental organizations engaged in humanitarian work and development initiatives.
Global humanitarian crises persist, creating an ongoing need for competent aid workers. Visionary individuals like yourself are essential to provide specialized disaster relief to affected populations. This is precisely what our innovative Graduate Diploma in Humanitarian and Development Studies prepares you for.
Launched in 2018, this comprehensive program bridges the aid and health sectors with particular emphasis on recovery and sustainable development. Combining hands-on experience with academic study, you'll explore the intricacies of development and understand how humanitarian aid complements international development programs. With flexible delivery through both online and on-campus formats, these Humanitarian and Development programs are offered at Master's, Graduate Diploma, and Graduate Certificate levels.
1 year duration
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree in Arts or Social Sciences, or
Any tertiary degree combined with a minimum of 6 months professional experience in a development or humanitarian assistance context.
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
Tuition
AUD
33,120