Master of International Community Development

Victoria University

Take your knowledge of community development, planetary health and human rights to the next level, with the Master of International Community Development at Victoria University.This unique and popular program in international community development offers a personalised education. The mix of study and practical experience will have you job-ready for a fulfilling career in a local or international arena.Key study areas include: community development theories and practices, project design, planning and managementsocial research and evaluation, understanding globalisation and its impacts on communities, peace strategies and conflict resolutionbuilding capacity and mobilising communities, advocacy of gender rights and other human rights, leadership in community developmentgovernance of local and international organisations.On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:Interpret community development theoretical concepts and related knowledge to think critically on appropriate approaches to address sociocultural problems in contemporary societiesUtilise critical analytical skills to interrogate and interpret different schools of thought on globalisation and development and their impacts on communities, including through critical engagement with United Nations Sustainable Development GoalsDeconstruct the role of civil society and grassroots social movements in relation to international community developmentCritique global and regional political structures, and their impact upon community developmentCreatively employ advanced skills in research and project management in international community development contexts

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