Master of Humanitarian Assistance
Course summary for international students
G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Master of Humanitarian Assistance |
|---|---|
| Campus | Off campus
- with compulsory short intensive classes (includes four days in November plus four days in March the following year) held on-campus at the Warrnambool Campus. |
| Length | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Next available intake | March (Trimester 1), July (Trimester 2), November (Trimester 3) |
| Indicative annual fee 2014 | $22,520* AUD |
| IELTS Requirement | IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6) or equivalent |
| Deakin course code | A757 |
| Faculty contacts | Deakin International Tel +61 3 9627 4877 Online enquiry |
New course commencing Trimester 3 (November) 2013. | |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Fees and charges
- Career opportunities
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Entry requirements - general
- Entry requirements - specific
- Credit for prior learning - general
- How to apply
Course overview
The Master of Humanitarian Assistance provides the opportunity for those working in or wishing to work in the humanitarian sector to gain an industry-relevant, formal qualification.
Combining theory and practice, the course is delivered using both Deakin’s interactive online education (cloud learning) and intensive, on-campus practice-based units. This, combined with action-based research in the field, will enable you to be an effective and highly skilled worker in the sector, both in Australia and internationally.
You will also be able to capitalise on Deakin’s strong partnerships with relevant international non-government organisations (NGOs), United Nations agencies, other locally-based NGOs, government agencies such as AusAID and other relevant participants in the sector.
Fees and charges
Fee paying place - International (IFP)A Fee paying place is one for which the University does not receive any government funding. As such, students enrolled in these places are required to contribute the full cost of their course.
Fees for international students apply to persons living in Australia with Temporary Resident status, provided that there is no limitation on study and persons living abroad who are not Australian citizens and do not have Permanent Resident status in Australia.
Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL)
EFTSL is the standard annual full time load. Eight credit points is the standard full time load for one year of study.
* The 'indicative annual course fee' cited has been provided as a guide only. It has been calculated on the basis of a typical enrolment of a student undertaking the course in 2014, and reflects the cost involved in undertaking a full-time quota of units within the specified discipline.
The actual fees charged by Deakin University will depend upon the discipline from which each individual unit is chosen, and may vary from the indicative course fee cited, particularly if units are chosen from a number of disciplines. The cost of each unit offered in 2014 can be viewed from the Unit Search.
Please note that the fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and service.
Deakin assumes no responsibility for persons relying on 'indicative course fees' to calculate the total future cost of their course.
Career opportunities
It is expected that completion of the Master of Humanitarian Assistance will place you in a favourable position to advance your professional standing. Employment in the humanitarian field is expanding, including in related areas, such as teaching, training, organisation and community capacity building, disaster risk reduction assessment and programming, consulting enterprises, journalism and communications, project management and community development. Opportunities are available in government and non-government agencies concerned with the provision of all aspects of emergency and humanitarian responses including service provision, logistical support, communications, program management and support, community engagement and support, funding, coordination, monitoring and evaluation.
Course rules
To qualify for the Master of Humanitarian Assistance, students must successfully complete 16 credit points of study comprising six credit points of core units plus 10 credit points of elective units.
Course structure
Core units
Students to complete the following 6 core units (6 credit points of study):
Trimester 3 and Trimester 1
| AHL701 | The Humanitarian World |
Trimester 3
| AHA724 | Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Humanitarian Contexts (commencing November 2014) |
| AHA725 | Project and Financial Management in Humanitarian Contexts (commencing November 2014) |
Trimester 1
| AHA721 | Overview of Humanitarian Action (commencing March 2014) |
| AHA722 | Key Issues in Humanitarian Contexts (commencing March 2014) |
Trimester 2
| AHA723 | Human Resource Management in Humanitarian Contexts (commencing July 2014) |
Elective units
Students to select 10 credit points of study from any of coursework, internship, research units listed below:
Coursework
Trimester 1
| AID711 | Non-government Organisations and Development |
| AID712 | Food Security and Sustainable Livelihoods |
| ASS705 | Anthropology of Poverty and Development |
Trimester 2
| AID714 | Gender and Development |
| AID735 | Conflict Resolution and Development |
| AID740 | Participatory Approaches to Development |
| ASD716 | Humanitarian Settlement |
Trimester 3
| ASD715 | Cross Cultural Communication and Practice |
Trimester 1, trimester 2 or trimester 3
| AID721 | Professional Practice in Community and International Development Studies (2 credit points) |
Internship
Trimester 1, trimester 2 or trimester 3
| AID753 | International and Community Development Internship (2 credit points) |
| AHA726 | Humanitarian Assistance Internship (4 credit points) (commencing March 2015) |
Research
For students wishing to undertake a PhD pathway:
Trimester 1, trimester 2 or trimester 3
| AIX702 | Dissertation A (2 credit points) |
| AIX703 | Dissertation B (2 credit points) |
Entry requirements - general
Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicant's previous academic record. The minimum requirements are successful completion of a three-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from an approved university or other educational institution or successful completion of other equivalent qualifications gained by examination, or approved professional or industrial experience. International students must also meet the English language requirements.
Entry requirements - specific
IELTS / English language requirements
Please note that English language requirements exist for entry to this course and you will be required to meet the English language level requirement that is applicable in the year of your commencement of studies.
It is the students’ responsibility to ensure that she/he has the required IELTS score to register with any external accredited courses. (more details)
Credit for prior learning - general
If you have completed previous studies which you believe may reduce the number of units you have to complete at Deakin, indicate in the appropriate section on your application that you wish to be considered for credit transfer. You will need to provide a certified copy of your previous course details so your credit can be determined. If you are eligible, your offer letter will then contain information about your credit transfer.
Your credit transfer is formally approved prior to your enrolment at Deakin during the Enrolment and Orientation Program. You must bring original documents relating to your previous study so that this approval can occur.
You can also refer to the Credit for Prior Learning (Credit Transfer) Search which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.
How to apply
- Applicant Portal: Use our online application system to submit and track your application now OR
- Apply through a Deakin International office: Fill out an application form and submit it to a Deakin International office OR
- Apply through a Deakin representative: Take your application form to your preferred agent for assistance.
Tracking your application
If you have already applied and wish to enquire about your application please refer to the relevant area through which you originally applied.
- If you applied through a Deakin representative please contact your representative.
- If you applied through a Deakin International office please contact deakin-int-admissions@deakin.edu.au
