Postgraduate Certificate of Development Studies and Culture Change
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Overview
The degree prepares students for professional careers - ranging from international development to public health, urban planning and advertising - in which they have to deal with questions of culture and cultural difference.
Key features
The Postgraduate Certificate in Development Studies and Culture Change is designed for students seeking a basic qualification in the field of development studies with a focus on the processes and consequences of development and cultural change in a globalising world.
It builds an interdisciplinary perspective on development and cultural change in the context of contemporary thinking in Anthropology and Human Geography. The program considers key issues in relation to the importance of culture, place and social process in understanding development. The program is jointly taught by staff in Anthropology and Human Geography.
Minimum course duration
0.5 year
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
865739 - On-campus
Suitable for
The degree is most appropriate for students with a social science (or related subject) background and an interest in culture, society and contemporary development issues.
Course fee
AUD $6,408.00 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
The basic admission qualification is the completion of a recognised Bachelor degree. Further details can be obtained from the relevant programs of study. Details can also be obtained by contacting the Student Enquiry Service on (02) 9850 6410 or at sesinfo@mq.edu.au .
Bachelor degree with social science component and/or relevant work experience.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
Notes:
Study Options: Full-time, Part-time
Mode of study: On campus
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 12 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this certificate
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | ANTH815 | Development Theory and Practice | 4 | ||
| Required | HGEO802 | Social Impact Assessment and Cross Cultural Negotiation | 4 | ||
| Required | 4cp from | ANTH800 | Applied Anthropology: Why Does Culture Matter? | ||
| ANTH801 | Methodology in Local and Community Studies | ||||
| ANTH805 | Migration and Transnationalism | ||||
| ANTH808 | Urban Anthropology: Multiculture City | ||||
| ANTH811 | Culture, Media and Ethnographic Practice | ||||
| ANTH816 | Culture, Health and Disease | ||||
| ANTH818 | Anthropology of Human Rights and Intervention | ||||
| ANTH821 | Indigenous Interests and Identities | ||||
| ANTH826 | Social Movements, Knowledge and Development | ||||
| HGEO803 | Cultural Issues in Wildlife Management | ||||
| HGEO806 | Thinking Geographically | ||||
| HGEO807 | Research Methods in Human Geography | ||||
| HGEO808 | Heritage and its Management | ||||
| HGEO809 | Globalisation and Sustainable Development | ||||
| HGEO812 | Urban Social Impact Assessment | ||||
| HGEO814 | Selected Coursework - Human Geography | 4 | |||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this certificate | 12 | ||||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
Careers within international aid, local and federal government, community organisations, the media and further research in Australia and overseas.
