Graduate Certificate in Humanitarian and Development Studies (1897)
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 1897
- AQF Level: 8
CRICOS code: 096602B
This program applies to students who commenced in Spring 2022 or later.
The Graduate Certificate in Humanitarian and Development Studies enables disaster and development workers to address challenges and opportunities associated with various forms of national and international migration; public health programming, preparedness and response; and to contribute to building the resilience of vulnerable populations. Students will complete four (4) subjects from the M. HADS degree as specialised knowledge spanning the key debates and complexities in humanitarian intervention, the political economies of development, global inequality, and the impact of conflict on disaster and development.
The structure of the program is tailored towards individual needs and interests and is linked to the specific industry requirements of humanitarian and development practitioners.
Study Mode
Six months full-time or one year part-time.
Program Advice
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street | Full-time | Internal | Dr Melissa Phillips |
| Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street | Part-time | Internal | Dr Melissa Phillips |
Admission
Applicants must have successfully completed a Bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline.
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.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
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.
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 40 credit points from the subjects listed in the recommended sequence below.
Recommended Sequence
Students must complete 40 credit points from the following subjects, according to the session of offer.
Start-year intake
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1H Session | ||
| Students must complete 40 credit points from the following subjects: | 40 | |
| Researcher Development 1: Reading ,Writing, and the Business of Research | ||
| Autumn Session | ||
| Public Health in Complex Emergencies (Advanced) | ||
| Political Economy of Development | ||
| Emergency and Disaster Management | ||
| Spring Session | ||
| Development and Security | ||
| Global Health, Migration and Development | ||
| Humanitarian and Development Agendas and Progress | ||
| Management and Evaluation of Aid Programs | ||
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |
Mid-year intake
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete 40 credit points from the following subjects: | 40 | |
| Spring Session | ||
| Development and Security | ||
| Global Health, Migration and Development | ||
| Humanitarian and Development Agendas and Progress | ||
| Management and Evaluation of Aid Programs | ||
| 1H Session | ||
| Researcher Development 1: Reading ,Writing, and the Business of Research | ||
| Autumn Session | ||
| Public Health in Complex Emergencies (Advanced) | ||
| Political Economy of Development | ||
| Emergency and Disaster Management | ||
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |