School of International and Political Studies
Faculty of Arts and Education
Deakin has had hundreds of staff from various UN agencies, government aid organizations and NGOs around the world undertaking the International and Community Development courses with great success. Study has assisted them with a more nuanced and contextualised understanding of the development process, as well as equipping them with a range of critical skills necessary for a development professional.
The International and Community Development suite of postgraduate courses will equip a range of professionals who work within:
Our courses also assist those who would like to learn more out of personal interest, or with a view to entering the Development field. The programs are offered to graduates from all disciplines.
Deakin's International and Community Development courses are structured around a range of skills-based and knowledge-generation units that address technical and social issues, policy development, project management and resource-use analysis.
Graduates gain expertise to design and lead creative, effective and culturally-sensitive ways of responding to the challenge of poverty and disempowerment. The philosophical foundation is based on a commitment to work globally and locally, to learn from others and to remain people-centred.
Students are encouraged to incorporate their professional commitments into their coursework.
Dr Matthew Clarke, Director of the Master of International and Community Development program, is the author of a number of books including Economic Growth and Social Welfare and Measuring Genuine Progress. Dr Clarke regularly undertakes evaluations of community development programs in Southeast Asia and has an interest in the Millennium Development Goals, HIV/AIDS, aid flows and climate change. Dr Clarke has undertaken consultancies for AusAID, the Overseas Development Institute, United Nations University and various Australian NGOs. He has contributed to ABC radio and written for The Age and The Canberra Times.
Learn from lecturers with substantial field experience
Deakin's International Development staff include a specialized team of leading practitioners and researchers, consulting in and writing on fields such as post-tsunami reconstruction, micro-finance, agricultural development, gender, human rights and peace processes, wider economic issues and good governance/political development.Flexibility to study while you work
The program is delivered off-campus, either full-time or part-time, allowing you to fit studies in with workplace and personal commitments.Advanced Standing
You may be given advanced standing or credit towards your degree for the qualifications and experience you already possess. Our flexible policy also recognises prior learning and experience and allows for special entry into the Graduate Certificate program.Leading internet teaching and learning methodologies and technologies
The program is designed for delivery by distance education, and can be studied by any student who has access to a computer anywhere in the world. Learn more about Deakin's distance education facilities.Become part of a network
Students in our courses become part of a network of researchers, academics and practitioners, with access to specialist research and long-term contacts.
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Longest established program Deakin's International and Community Development program is one of the longest established in Australia, giving you the assurance of many years experience in teaching this highly developed course.
What our academics say: “Community Development is emerging as a major area of employment in Australia and overseas. There is a growing need for people who have the balance of theoretical knowledge and practical skills to undertake projects that benefit the communities in which they work. We have designed the Deakin Community Development program so that graduates gain the expertise to instigate exciting, creative, empowering and strategic ways of responding to social issues. It is important to work globally as well as locally in order to learn from others working in different programs throughout the world.” Professor Sue Kenny “Our communication with practitioners, policy makers and students allows us to respond in ways that keep this course lively, relevant and effective, helping to keep Deakin's MICD at the forefront of the field.” Associate Professor Damien Kingsbury |
