| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-07-29 | - |
Program Overview
Victoria University's Master of International Community Development equips graduates with a comprehensive understanding of community development theories, practices, and global issues. Through a blend of coursework and practical experience, students develop skills in project management, social research, conflict resolution, and advocacy for human rights. Graduates pursue careers in international humanitarian aid, government, community organizations, and academia.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of International Community Development at Victoria University is a unique and popular program that offers a personalized education. The mix of study and practical experience will prepare graduates for a fulfilling career in a local or international arena.
Key study areas include:
- Community development theories and practices
- Project design, planning, and management
- Social research and evaluation
- Understanding globalization and its impacts on communities
- Peace strategies and conflict resolution
- Building capacity and mobilizing communities
- Advocacy of gender rights and other human rights
- Leadership in community development
- Governance of local and international organizations
Outline:
Year 1:
- Research Methods
- Community Development: Theory and Practice
- Community Development: Project Planning and Management
- Transnational Gender Issues and Human Rights
- Building Capacity and Mobilizing Civil Society
- Conflict Resolution in Groups and Communities
Plus 24 credit points of Elective Studies
Year 2:
OPTION A - Community-based Research
- Community-Based Research (Part 1)
- Community-Based Research (Part 2)
Plus 48 credit points of Elective studies
OR
OPTION B - Research Thesis
- Research Thesis (Part 1)
- Research Thesis (Part 2)
Plus 48 credit points of Elective studies
Elective Units:
- Interpreting 'Asia' and the 'Pacific'
- Post-Colonial and Indigenous Approaches to Education
- Engaging Communities for Sustainability
- Migration, Culture, and Identity
- Management in Non-Government Organisations
- Regional and International Organisations and Policy
- Study Tour
- Foundations of Public Health
- Global Food Systems and Food Security
Careers:
Careers include:
- international and regional consultant in human rights, gender, poverty reduction, and project evaluation
- project manager with international, government, and local organizations such as Australian Red Cross, Save the Children, Asylum Seekers Resources Centre
- leaders and advisers in government
- community development educator and trainer
- journalist
- activist
- academic and researcher
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. Victoria University aims to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
Services
Housing services
Victoria University is pleased to offer guaranteed accommodation to new and continuing full-time domestic and international students. This offer is in partnership with UniLodge, our accommodation provider.
UniLodge Victoria University offers modern purpose-built student accommodation apartments in Footscray with excellent facilities and a community environment – all within a short walking distance to classes!
Library services
Our online resources are available 24 hours a day from wherever you are. You can also visit any of our seven campus libraries for help with your information needs, access to a PC or a quiet place to study.
Student Life
Campus life
Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
Our flagship campus is located in Footscray - study with us in Melbourne's western cultural and creative epicentre.
- City Flinders
- City Flinders Lane
- City King
- City Queen
- Footscray Nicholson
- Footscray Park
- St Albans
- Sunshine
- Werribee
- VU at MetroWest (Footscray)
- VU Sydney
Sports facilities
There are plenty of options for staff and students wanting to join a sporting club and play in local competitions.
Joining a Victoria University sport club helps keep you fit while doing something you love. You will also get to meet new people and maybe do some travelling too.
Student clubs
VU organises a range of activities on- and off-campus, including:
- Orientation Parties
- Annual Ball
- Mental Health training (subsidised)
- Be a Better Human Festival
- De-stress Festival
- Queernival
Entry Requirements:
Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline OR Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline OR Applicants without an undergraduate qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Diploma based on approved work experience. Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma, graduates will be eligible for admission to this course with credit granted for completed units.
