Graduate Certificate of Disaster Resilience and Humanitarian Action
2027 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2027 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Certificate of Disaster Resilience and Humanitarian Action |
| Deakin course code | A567 |
| Course credit points | 4 |
| Course version | 2 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts and Education |
| Course information | For students who commenced their course in 2026 only |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| 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 |
|---|
| Apply specialised knowledge of the historical development of humanitarianism and relate this knowledge to the humanitarian contexts, through analysing current and future sector-wide trends and applying learning, sector standards and strategies to a range of complex national and international situations. |
| Communicate the theories and practices of humanitarian action and influence and engage a diverse variety of stakeholders to effect change. |
| Select and apply communication technologies to conduct and critically analyse research, communicate findings and other information and build relationships to engage a diverse group of stakeholders. |
| Review and critically analyse current local and political aid environments, synthesise knowledge from a variety of stakeholders and critically reflect on current and future humanitarian trends to propose solutions and prioritise actions. |
| Use creative and critical thinking and high level professional judgement to identify resources, to engage stakeholders, and to plan and evaluate a range of solutions and responses to complex humanitarian problems. |
| Engage in critical self-reflection through independent learning, commitment to continuing professional development and through receiving feedback. |
| Not explicitly assessed |
| Apply humanitarian principles and values, and actively engage in humanitarian operations across a variety of contexts taking into consideration cultural, social, political, economic, environmental and ethical issues. |
Approved at Faculty Board October 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 Humanitarian Assistance you must pass 4 credit points. This includes:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
- 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.
Course structure
Core units
Compulsory 0-credit point module
To be completed in the first trimester of study:
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin |
Units
| AHA716 | Refugees and Forced Migration |
AHL701 Principles of Humanitarianism and Disaster Management [No longer available for enrolment]
Electives
Plus two credit points from the following list:
| ADH717 | Climate Change and Sustainability |
| ADS715 | Cross Cultural Communication and Practice |
| ADS723 | Monitoring and Evaluation |
ADS711 Non-Government Organisations and other Development Actors [No longer available for enrolment]
AHA722 Program Design [No longer available for enrolment]
Course duration
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as failing of units or accessing or completing placements.
Fees and charges
Tuition fees will vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, your study load and/or unit discipline.
Your tuition fees will increase annually at the start of each calendar year. All fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD) and do not include additional costs such as textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment, mandatory checks, travel, consumables and other costs.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.