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Graduate Diploma in Humanitarian and Development Studies
Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma in Humanitarian and Development Studies at Western Sydney University is a one-year full-time program, described by the university as the only degree of its kind in Australia. It responds to the ongoing need for qualified workers in disaster relief and development across government and non-government agencies, preparing students to deliver specialist humanitarian aid. Graduates work in humanitarian response, development practice and aid coordination. Indicative international tuition is around 34,800 Australian dollars per year. The course holds CRICOS registration 096601C.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 2 parts
Structure
- 80 credit points
Core
- Introduction to Social Research
- Public Health in Complex Emergencies
- Political Economy of Development
- International Disaster Management
- Development and Security
- Global Health, Migration and Development
- Humanitarian and Development Agendas and Progress
- Management and Evaluation of Aid Programs
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