Graduate Diploma in Humanitarian and Development Studies (1867)
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Approved Abbreviation: GradDipHumanDevtSt
Western Sydney University Program Code: 1867
AQF Level: 8
CRICOS Code: 096601C
NOTE: Program 1867 Graduate Diploma in Humanitarian and Development Studies is no longer available. From Spring session 2022, if you're interesting in completing the replacement program, please apply for 1896 Graduate Diploma in Humanitarian and Development Studies.
This program applies to students who commenced in 2018 or later.
The Graduate Diploma in Humanitarian and Development Studies (Grad Dip HADS) will meet the needs of practitioners already working in the field of disaster relief and development, and those wishing to enter the field. It aims to support the skills enhancement of humanitarian and development workers in government and non-government agencies involved in humanitarian operations, organisations that manage international refugee flows, public health, and the provision of aid to vulnerable populations. Students will complete 8 subjects from the Master of Humanitarian and Development Studies (M HADS) degree. The structure of the Graduate Diploma is tailored towards individual needs and interests and is linked to the specific industry requirements of humanitarian and development practitioners.
The M HADS has both entry and exit points for the Graduate Diploma in Humanitarian and Development Studies (Grad Dip HADS) and the Graduate Certificate in Humanitarian and Development Studies (Grad Cert HADS).
NOTE: Program 1867 Graduate Diploma in Humanitarian and Development Studies is no longer available. From Spring session 2022, if you're interesting in completing the replacement program, please apply for 1896 Graduate Diploma in Humanitarian and Development Studies.
The Master of Humanitarian and Development Studies, Graduate Diploma in Humanitarian and Development Studies and the Graduate Certificate in Humanitarian and Development Studies are specialist vocational degrees.
Entry requirements are
A Bachelor's Degree in Arts or Social Sciences, or
Any tertiary degree combined with a minimum of 6 months professional experience in a development or humanitarian assistance context.
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
International students currently completing an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia, an International Baccalaureate in Australia or a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) level 3 must apply via UAC International.
All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.
International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Program Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points including the subjects listed in the recommended sequence below.
