Graduate Diploma in Humanitarian and Development Studies

Graduate Diploma

The only degree of its kind in Australia, the Graduate Diploma in Humanitarian and Development Studies responds to the need for qualified workers in disaster relief and development, in government and non-government agencies involved in humanitarian operations and development practice.

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Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Duration

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Code

096601C

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

Domestic Fees

$28,080 per year / $28,080 total

About this course

The only degree of its kind in Australia, the Graduate Diploma in Humanitarian and Development Studies responds to the need for qualified workers in disaster relief and development, in government and non-government agencies involved in humanitarian operations and development practice.

Study locations

Parramatta City

Career pathways

As a humanitarian and development studies graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in:

Humanitarian Relief
Aid Development Programming
Project Managing
Disaster Relief Work
Policy Development

International Aid Worker

As an International Aid Worker, your calling will take you across the globe. This career includes working for NGOs, managing humanitarian crisises and providing diaster relief.

Disaster Relief Worker

When a natural disaster strikes or an emergency situation arises, Disaster Relief Workers provide a wide range of services to help the community cope from the impact of a disaster.

Project Manager

Project Managers work specifically on designated health related projects. Their tasks involve the conceptualisation, design, implementation and evaluation of the project.

Policy Developer

Policy Developers collect and analyse information and data to develop and analyse policies guiding the design, implementation and modification of NGOs, government, commercial operations and programs.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at Western Sydney University.

88.6%

Overall satisfaction

84.1%

Skill scale

81.8%

Teaching scale

50%

Employed full-time

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