Master of Humanitarian Assistance
Course summary for local students
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| 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 | $17,480* - Full-fee paying place |
| Faculty contacts | Arts and Education Postgraduate Student Support and Enrolment Enquiries Tel 03 9244 6007 or 03 9251 7071
Course Director Phil Connors, +61 3 522 73458, phil.connors@deakin.edu.au
Contact the Course Director for matters relating specifically to the academic content of this course - all enrolment related queries must go to the Student Support Office. |
| Deakin course code | A757 |
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
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.
Fee paying place - Domestic (DFP)
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.
Fee paying places are available to domestic students. Domestic students are those who are Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of a permanent visa.
*Indicative course fees should be used as a guide only. Deakin University assumes no responsibility for persons relying on indicative course fees to calculate the total future cost of their course. The indicative course fee is an estimate based on a typical enrolment a student may have for their first year of study in 2014 for their course. The indicative course fee is based on historical first year enrolments within the course, reflecting the discipline cluster of the units which may be studied within the course. The actual fees charged will depend on the individual units chosen. The cost of each unit 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 services.
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.
For more information on the Deakin Admissions Policy visit The Guide.
Entry requirements - specific
To be eligible for entry into the Master of Humanitarian Assistance applicants require a bachelor degree from an approved tertiary institution or equivalent:
- a bachelor degree from an approved tertiary institution; or
- qualifications deemed to be equivalent.
Credit for prior learning - general
The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.
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
Applications must be made directly to the University through the Applicant Portal. Details of available courses and application closing dates can be found on the Apply webpage. Please note that closing dates may vary for individual courses.
Your course may require further information in support of your application. Please refer to the faculty information website for further details.
