International Development Practice - A4012
Graduate certificate
Ever wondered how to combat global poverty and environmental crises? If you want a better understanding of the world’s challenges and how to contribute to its improvement, this course is for you. You’ll learn how to analyse situations, create innovative ideas and transform them into practice on an international scale.
You will explore the complex political, economic, cultural and ecological challenges that contribute to extreme poverty, reduced health, environmental vulnerability and fragile governance affecting the well-being of millions of people worldwide. Our multi-faceted approach to learning will see you develop strong critical thinking and analytical skills to debate innovative solutions to these real-world situations. You’ll engage with leading academics to apply developed reasoning to a variety of situations, graduating as an independent critical thinker with a career-ready skillset.
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By the end of the course, you’ll have in-depth knowledge of best practice within both the broad realm of international development, and of organisations working in the field including their funding processes. You will be able to discuss the challenges of international development practice, develop your own research skills, and be able to apply this understanding to problem-solving in the field. Working within an international discipline relies on intercultural knowledge and understanding, so you’ll also develop skills in managing multicultural teams and leading in a variety of environments.
The Graduate Certificate of International Development Practice will give you the foundation understanding of sustainable development, and the skills to manage and lead projects in conflict and intercultural environments.
This could be your stepping stone to diverse careers in the field within six months full-time (one year part-time) or you could continue to develop through the Master of International Development Practice.
At a glance
Course Details
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Duration |
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Start date |
First semester (February) |
Qualification |
Graduate Certificate of International Development Practice |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (International students)
Qualifications
An Australian bachelor degree with at least 50% average (or equivalent), or a minimum of three years work experience in a relevant field*.
*Applicants are required to provide a Curriculum Vitae and a reference from their employer.
English entry requirements
Level A
| IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0 | or | Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50 | or | TOEFL iBT: 0 - 120 scale: 1 - 6 scale: | or |
Courses that require English Level A only: Other approved English tests (minimum entry scores apply) Courses with English Level B, C, D, E and F: Other approved English tests (higher entry scores apply than specified) |
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.
See also: Arts course maps
Making the application
Future students
Semester one (February)
Apply directly to Monash using course code A4012
Semester two (July)
Not available
Current Monash students
You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.
Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer.
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
International fee
The total fees for 2027 for this 24 credit point (6 month full-time) course are:
A$23,920
The equivalent fee per 48 credit points representing a standard full-time course load for 2027 would be A$47,840
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.
Enrolment Obligations
International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course. See standard 8.19 and 8.20 of National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.
CRICOS code: 0100210
International course guides
If you are an international student and wish to find out more about our courses, entry requirements, studying at Monash and more, please download our international course guides below.
International Study Grants
