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Graduate Diploma in International Development (337JA.1)
Please note these are the 2026 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG | On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
1.0 years |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Arts and Communications |
View teaching periods | 880524 |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
1.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Arts and Design | School of Arts and Communications |
View teaching periods | 087836C |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements | ||
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
Make a difference on a global scale
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.
Study a Graduate Diploma 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 such as 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 Master of International Development.
Postgraduate: applicants must have an undergraduate degree or equivalent as approved by the University.
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 02 February 2026 | ||
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 27 July 2026 |
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Graduate Diploma in International Development (337JA) | 24 credit points
- 11714 Sustainable Development PG has replaced 8762 Rural Development and Agro-forestry PG.
- 11715 The Company and the Country: A story of development, disaster and disenfranchisement PG has replaced 8768 Micro-credit and Risk Management in Development PG.
- 11716 Global Health and Development PG has replaced 8771 Poverty, HIV/AIDS and Development PG.
- Students who have previously completed 8762, 8768 and 8771 can still count these units towards the completion of their course.
- 1. From 2024, 12073 Capital, Conquest, Colonialism, and Cold War: A history of International Development PG replaces 8767 History and Politics of the Theories of Development G.
- From 2024, students must complete either 8769 Monitoring and Evaluating International Development Project PG OR 8770 Planning and Designing International Development Projects PG
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Course duration
One year full-time or equivalent.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Skills to critically engage with contemporary theories as well as practices in Development Studies | UC Graduates are professional - Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills - Communicate effectively - Use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve real-world problems; |
| Understanding of changes in development theory and trends in practice as they apply to local and global development processes | UC Graduates are global citizens - Think globally about issues in the development profession - Understand issues in the profession from the perspective of other cultures - Behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives |
| Skills to reflect on their own practice of, and to articulate an ethical approach to, international development that considers social, cultural and environmental factors | UC Graduates are lifelong learners - Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development - Be self-aware - Adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas |
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma in International Development | GradDip IntlDev |
Alternative exits
Alternative exit award Graduate Certificate in International Development:
Students may exit early from the Graduate Diploma if they have passed 12 credit points from the following units:
8762 Rural Development and Agro-forestry PG
8763 Conflicts, Humanitarian Intervention and Reconstruction G
8766 Gender and Development G
8767 History and Politics of the Theories of Development G
8768 Micro-credit and Risk Management in Development PG
8769 Monitoring and Evaluating International Development Project PG
8770 Planning and Designing International Development Projects PG
8771 Poverty, HIV/AIDS and Development PG
Enrolment data
2023 enrolments for this course by location. Please note that enrolment numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.
| Location | Enrolments |
|---|---|
| UC - Canberra, Bruce | 2 |
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Current and Commencing Students | Email FAD.Student@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1300 301 727 |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
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