Graduate Certificate of International and Community Development

2027 Deakin University Handbook

Year	2027 course information
Award granted	Graduate Certificate of International and Community Development
Deakin course code	A565
Course credit points	4
Course version	1
Faculty	Faculty of Arts and Education
Course information	For students who commenced from 2019 to 2026
Campus	This course is only offered Online
Campus note	This course requires students to undertake studies throughout the Trimester 3 academic period (core unit ADS715)
Final intake	Offered to continuing students only. The final intake to this course was in Trimester 3, 2026. Students should contact Student Central for course, course map and enrolment information. Further course structure information can be found in the handbook archive.
Duration	1 year part-time
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8

Course sub-headings

Course learning outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes
Investigate, comprehend and apply specialised and critical understanding of the theory and practice of international and community development and the contribution of diverse disciplinary worldviews.
Apply advanced oral, written and interpersonal communication to plan, inform, and debate, complex multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral issues for improved social, environmental and economic outcomes to a range of audiences.
Use advanced knowledge of digital information sources and applications to source, apply, analyse and report on complex data and information for effective research and professional development, across interpersonal, organisational and professional cultures.
Research, critically analyse, report and act on global and local issues and opportunities in historical and contemporary development discourse
Comprehend, interpret and evaluate competing options for solving complex or “wicked” problems with creativity, innovation and respect.
Demonstrate autonomy, responsibility, respect and accountability and a continued commitment reflective practice and ongoing learning in diverse international and community development contexts.
Contribute to effective collaboration, participation and achievement of mutually agreed upon team outcomes through active, engaged, respectful and self-reflective participation in research and practice, across practice, cultures and disciplines.
Question, engage and examine a range of social justice, environmental, and development issues taking into consideration indigenous, local and global contexts.

Approved at Faculty Board November 2018

Note – From 2026, Deakin commenced introducing Graduate Attributes (GAs), which define the distinctive characteristics of a Deakin graduate. You may notice some courses still refer to Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) during this transition period.

Course rules

To complete the Graduate Certificate of International and Community Development you must pass 4 credit points. This includes:

DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) to be completed in the first trimester of study
2 credit points of core units
2 credit points of course electives.

Most units are equal to one credit point.

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.