Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations, Leading to Master of International Development

Navitas Group - University of Canberra College

Australia,Australian Capital Territory

 0 Shortlist

30 Months

Duration

CAD 13,900/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Feb 2024

Apply Date

Australia, Australian Capital Territory

Type: College

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1930

Total Students: 0 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Building 5, Bruce ACT 2617, Australia

Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations, Leading to Master of International Development

Program Overview

If you’re an international student who has already completed an undergraduate degree, but you don’t currently meet the minimum requirements for a University of Canberra master’s degree, the Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations(GCAF) could be the alternative entry pathway program you’re looking for.

The course will help you develop your academic learning and research skills, preparing you for postgraduate master’s study at UC. When you successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations, you’ll then qualify for admission to your chosen coursework master's degree at UC.

Master of International Development
This pioneering course explores the latest theories on sustainable development and cross-cultural practice, in relation to issues such as poverty, empowerment and gender. You will intricately hone your practice-led research skills and be prepared for a rewarding career solving some of the most challenging problems facing the world today.

Opportunities exist for graduates in a range of areas, including non-government organisations, the charity sector, public development agencies, multinational businesses, government agencies and academia. You can look forward to a successful career working with bodies like World Vision, Oxfam, the Australian Red Cross, Save the Children, TEAR Australia and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, among many others.

Study a Master of International Development at UC and you will:

  • Acquire knowledge about development issues across the world, especially with under-privileged communities
  • Engage with contemporary development theory
  • Explore participatory approaches to planning, management, monitoring and the evaluation of development projects
  • Acquire knowledge and understanding of the politics of different aspects of development processes, practices and advocacy.

Work Integrated Learning
During the course you will have the opportunity to enrol in the Development Research Project unit which actively encourages students to explore a real-life development project in their thesis, and is often linked to their current employment. Master’s students have investigated actual global development projects in countries including Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Mexico, Pakistan and more.