Postgraduate Diploma of Development Studies and Culture Change
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Overview
The Postgraduate Diploma in Development Studies and Culture Change is designed for students seeking a 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 requires core studies in both anthropology and human geography. The program considers development and cultural change in the context of key issues such as environment, health, human rights and international law, Indigenous rights, international relations, international communications and other relevant areas. The program is jointly taught by staff in Anthropology and Human Geography.
Units available for study within the program include those within the Master of Development Studies and Culture Change.
Key features
The impacts of development and cultural change in a globalising world are significant and felt at every level from local communities, to national policies, through to international institutions. Macquarie's Development Studies program brings together core studies in Anthropology and Human Geography with a range of other specialist fields to offer postgraduate and undergraduate degrees that provide a distinctive and well-focused specialisation in Development Studies which highlights the field of Culture Change.
The Postgraduate Diploma offers students the opportunity to gain an intermediate amount of expertise in the field of Development Studies. Outstanding teachers in both Departments offer students specialist studies on the impact of development and cultural change in the context of key issues such as environment, health, human rights and international law, indigenous rights, displacement and forced resettlement, international relations, international communications and other relevant areas.
Minimum course duration
1 year
Location
North Ryde
UAC Code
865738 - On-campus
Suitable for
Students with an undergraduate qualification in the social sciences (e.g. sociology, anthropology, human geography, politics) who are interested in careers dealing with development-related issues. Would also suit applicants who have already gained a Master degree or other qualification and seek to expand their qualifications in the field of Development.
Course fee
AUD $12,816.00 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
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 | 24 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this diploma
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
Work in the field of international and community development, NGOs, international institutions (e.g. UN, World Bank), charities and government.
