Fast Facts
Commencing
- Online: February, July
- Cairns: February, July
Fees
$31,200.00+
+estimated annual tuition fee
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible
Duration
1 year full-time
Part-time study available for online students
Entry Requirements
AQF level 7 bachelor degree; or equivalent
CRICOS Code
098477G
Course detail
JCU Global Development is a leader in empowering critical thought. Gain skills and expertise to guide international development to improve the health and wellbeing of communities all over the world.
Be empowered to lead change by critically reviewing regulatory requirements, ethical principles, and cultural frameworks. Address global poverty, inequality, climate change and development issues, and identify solutions to improve social and cultural well-being.
Integrate and apply advanced knowledge in international development policy and practice. Learn how to communicate complex theoretical propositions to a variety of audiences.
Make a difference in the world. JCU Global Development graduates are a new generation of interdisciplinary leaders.
View the Handbook for a detailed overview of available subjects
JCU Global Development graduates are multi-skilled and are employed in various local and global settings.
Graduates pursue careers in a range of industries, including national and international nongovernment organisations, local councils, multilateral organisations, and global governance institutions.
You could find employment as an advocate, business planner and developer, fundraiser, disaster recovery specialist, research assistant, teacher, engineer, or health professional.
For a more advanced qualification, go on to study the Master of Global Development.
Graduate Diploma of Global Development
Handbook year | 2021 |
Course code | 118206 |
Course type | Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) |
Owner | Division of Tropical Environments and Societies |
College | Science and Engineering |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF level 7 Bachelor degree; or Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Dean, College of Science and Engineering as equivalent to the above. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. |
Post admission | For external delivery option, computer and internet access is required |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Global Development, graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
EV5951:03 Development in Practice
EV5952:03 Critical Issues in Global Development
AN5006:03 Asia Pacific Development: Culture and Globalisation
PL5153:03 Politics and Foreign Relations
PLUS
Select 12 credit points of subjects from List 1
LIST 1
Disaster resilience and natural resource management
EV5020:03 Human Dimensions of Nature, Environment and Conservation
EV5209:03 Principles and Practices of Protected Area Management
EV5107:03 International Environmental Policy and Governance
EV5606:03 Disasters, Communities and Planning
EV5614:03 Leadership in Disaster Management
Public health
TM5502:03 Tropical Public Health
TM5514:03 Environmental Health
TM5536:03 Public Health in Humanitarian Emergencies
TM5552:03 Global Health and Development
TM5562:03 Reproductive Health in Developing Countries
Sustainable development planning and policy
EV5001:03 Environmental and Regional Planning
EV5003:03 Environmental Economics
EV5010:03 Planning for Sustainable Communities in a Changing Environment
EV5015:03 Sustainability in Practice
EV5301:03 Urban Geography and Design
ED5913:03 Communicating Sustainability and Climate Change
BZ5755:03 Biodiversity and Climate Change: Impact, Mitigation and Adaptation
LB5229:03 Economics for a Sustainable World
WS5103:03 Community Development
Indigenous futures
IA5013:03 Indigenous Australians
IA5029:03 Comparative Indigenous Studies
IA5030:03 Navigating the Cultural Interface
IA5119:03 Empowerment and Change
Governance and social change
HI5005:03 Regional Environmental History
LB5231:03 Corporate Responsibility and Governance
LB5236:03 International Political Economy
PL5110:03 Shifting Geopolitical Environments in Emerging States
PL5006:03 Political Communication; Ecology and Environmentalism
Leadership and management for development
LB5205:03 People in Organisations
LB5241:03 Leadership
LB5514:03 Cross-Cultural Conflict Resolution
LB5530:03 Conflict Resolution Processes
The development researcher
EC5202:03 Cost Benefit Analysis
EC5216:03 Econometrics and Big Data Analysis
EV5110:03 Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
EV5404:03 Field Studies in Tropical Geography
EV5953:03 Research Methods in International Development
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | |
External |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 3 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Course includes mandatory Fieldwork | No |
Special assessment | Nil |
Professional accreditation | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass | Nil |
Supplementary exam for | Not applicable |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for a credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure |
Maximum allowed | 12 credit points |
Currency | Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 13 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT |
Approved abbreviation | GDipGlobDev |
Exit with lesser award | Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed the appropriate subjects, may be eligible to receive the following award:
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Course articulation | Students who successfully complete this course are eligible for entry to the Master of Global Development, and will be granted credit for all subjects successfully completed under this course. Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 8) Guidelines for Masters degrees. |
Special Awards | Not applicable |
Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD31,200.00
Course fees are charged per year of full-time study. International course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.
A Student Services and Amenities Fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.
Student Visa holders must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of their Student Visa (except Norwegian, Swedish and Belgian citizens). Costs depend on the length of study and the number of dependents accompanying the student. For more information see Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
Scholarships and financial aid are also available for international students.
Consult the admission requirements section in the Handbook for prerequisites and pathways into this course.
Gather the documents you need to apply and submit an application via JCU's online application portal.
Real stories
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Student
Joyce Gehr
Master of Global Development
The Global Development program offered me a great blend of theoretical knowledge and opportunities for professional development through hands-on learning and work-placement opportunities. It truly made my postgraduate experience memorable, enriching, challenging and a worthwhile investment.
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Alumni
Rachel Young
Master of Global Development
Wanting a career change, I chose to study the Global Development program. The course has increased my perspective and critical understanding of what ‘development’ means and the realisation that social, political, economic and cultural inequalities are faced everywhere, not just in so-called ‘developing countries'.
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Lecturer
Kearrin Sims
Course Coordinator, Global Development
The Global Development suite of courses is a university-wide study program that provides expertise and skills development across multiple sectors. You will acquire complex theoretical knowledge and the practical skills required to work locally, nationally or globally in a meaningful career.