Graduate Diploma of Development Practice
Information valid for students commencing in 2014.
Course Code | 105506 |
Version | 1 |
Faculty | Science and Engineering |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an appropriate undergraduate course at this or another university. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated experience or interest in international development practice. |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Students of non-English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule I of the JCU Admissions policy. |
Additional entry requirements | |
Post admission requirements | Prior to undertaking the field components of the course, students must provide evidence of immunity to hepatitis B, as well as immunization certificates for Tetanus, hepatitis A, and Typhoid Fever. JCU Infectious Diseases Policy and Immunisation Guidelines |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points |
Additional course rules | Nil |
Additional completion requirements | Nil |
Course Structure
Core Subjects
EV5011:03 Contemporary Issues in Development Practice
EV5012:03 Tropical Landscapes and Livelihoods
EV5013:03 Climate Change: The Science, Impacts and Solutions
Select 15 credit points from the specified list:
BZ5520:03 Agro-ecology
EV5009:03 Foundations of Natural Resource Management
EV5010:03 Planning for Sustainable Communities in a Changing Environment
EV5205:03 Conserving Tropical Rainforests
EV5252:03 Indigenous Environmental Management
EV5301:03 Urban Geography and Design
EV5905:03 Literature Review and Proposal
EV5910:03 Minor Project (Part 1 of 2)
EV5914:06 Independent Project and Dissertation (Part 1 of 2)
EV5915:06 Independent Project and Dissertation (Part 2 of 2)
EV5920:03 Minor Project (Part 2 of 2)
LB5521:03 Conflict, Reconciliation and Peace
PL5110:03 Government and Politics in Developing Areas
PL5003:03 Governance, Democratisation and the State
TM5552:03 Global Health and Development
Majors
Type of major | This course does not have majors |
Credit points in major | n/a |
Special requirements | n/a |
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 6 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 2 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | The grade of Pass Conceded cannot be credited toward this course. |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy. |
Maximum allowed | 12 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 5 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 11 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if by then the candidate has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
This is a joint degree | No |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |