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postgraduate

Degree

Master of International Community Development (Coursework)

Course code: #AMCD

postgraduate

Degree

Master of International Community Development (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $31,000 AUD

  • Application fee

    $75 AUD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    55 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    083312G

Highlights
Research

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-December-2023 2023-12-31
Fall-April 29-February-2024 2024-02-29
Winter-July 31-May-2024 2024-05-31
Spring-September 31-July-2024 2024-07-31

Overview

Master of International Community Development

Elevate your expertise in community development, planetary health, and human rights with the Master of International Community Development program at Victoria University.

This distinctive and highly sought-after program provides a tailored education in international community development. 

The combination of academic study and hands-on experience will prepare you for a gratifying career in local and international settings.

Key areas of study encompass:

  • Theories and practices of community development
  • Project design, planning, and management
  • Social research and evaluation
  • Comprehending globalization and its effects on communities
  • Strategies for peace and conflict resolution
  • Capacity-building and community mobilization
  • Advocacy for gender and other human rights
  • Leadership in community development
  • Governance of local and international organizations.

You can choose community-based research or research thesis capstone study.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$53,000

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,212
Accommodation 1 bed room $22,000
Tuition 1 person $31,000

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Certified copies of your academic transcripts and other supporting documentation
  • Evidence of your English language proficiency
  • Completed Advanced Standing forms (if you are applying for credit).
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
19
listening
22
writing
19
speaking
18
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

VU English - English for Academic Purposes (EAP): (Level 6)

GENERAL ENGLISH 

LEVELSENTRYLead to 
ELEMENTARYIELTS 3.5; TOEFL 0-19GE 1  
PRE-INTERMEDIATEIELTS 4.0; TOEFL 20-31GE 2  
INTERMEDIATEIELTS 4.5; PTE 30-36; TOEFL 32-34                                      GE 3  
UPPER INTERMEDIATE IELTS 5.0; PTE 37-43; TOEFL 35-45GE 4EAP 4Entry into courses requiring IELTS 5.5 or equivalent including most VU diploma and foundation courses
ADVANCED 1IELTS 5.5; PTE 34-50; TOEFL 46-59GE 5EAP 5Entry into courses requiring IELTS 6.0 or equivalent including most VU undergraduate courses
ADVANCED 2IELTS 6.0; PTE 51-59; TOEFL 60-78                EAP 6    Entry into courses requiring IELTS 6.5 or equivalent including most VU postgraduate courses

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES 

LEVELSENTRYDURATIONCOURSE FEE
EAP4 (Upper Intermediate) EAP4: IELTS 5.0, VU English Placement Test or completion of GE3. 

 

5-10 weeks per level, depending on proficiency

 

A$460 per week (plus A$200 enrolment fee)
EAP5 (Advanced 1) EAP5: IELTS 5.5 or completion of EAP4. 
EAP6 (Advanced 2)EAP6: IELTS 6.0 or completion of EAP5.

Academic background and requirement

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Completion of an Australian Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline
OR
Completing an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.
PLUS
IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)


 

GPA:

China: 60%

India: 55%

Career opportunities

  • International and Regional Consultant
  • Project Manager
  • Leader
  • Adviser
  • Community Development Educator
  • Journalist
  • Activist
  • Researcher

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