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Courses in development at Australian UniversitiesA guide to development studies courses in Australia. Please note that the Development Studies Network itself does not offer courses.AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, CANBERRA The Crawford School of Economics and Government
Website: http://www.crawford.anu.edu.au/ Telephone: 02 6125 4705 Fax: 02 6125 5570 Email: Crawford-Programs@anu.edu.au Faculty of Arts, School of Archaeology and Anthropology
The BA (Development Studies) course offers students a firm base in one of the social science disciplines together with a coherent selection of units focused on generic problems of development and on the recent experience of Southeast Asia, China or the Pacific Islands. While it is tightly structured, it is flexible enough to accommodate an additional major in a relevant foreign language and to allow for a wide range of choice among units. The Australian National University is recognised for its leadership in the field of Development Studies and has an exceptionally large number of staff who have undertaken extensive research in the Third World, as well as a strong library collection in the field. Website: http://info.anu.edu.au/StudyAt/_Arts/Undergraduate/Programs/_3100XBDEVS.asp
The MAAPD programme is designed for students who have developed an interest in the application of anthropology's critical methods and styles to social issues in development. The programme is designed for people working in government, non-government organisations, businesses, or as independent consultants, who wish to develop their applied anthropological expertise by pursuing a professional programme. The programme will provide students with an understanding of the principal ways in which critical social inquiry and method can be applied to design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation processes that involve community development and stakeholder participation. MAAPD will enable the student to perform social assessments, and advise on cultural and social impacts that may accompany development projects. Particular emphasis will be placed on the problems of combining other forms of technical expertise with social perspectives in participatory development and other applied work. The MAAPD programme is taught by anthropologists from specialist areas across the ANU. Website: http://rspas.anu.edu.au/maapd NEW SOUTH WALES MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY, SYDNEY The Department of Anthropology
The Master of Applied Anthropology is a coursework postgraduate degree with a substantial research element. The degree is intended to help current and future professionals understand the cultural impacts of and cultural influences in government and corporate policy. It covers both the 'traditional' domain of applied anthropology -- development and aid, public health, human rights, refugees and migration -- and the applications of cultural understanding and ethnography in international relations, urban planning, design and marketing. Students thus learn to apply anthropological theory and ethnographic methodology in a wide range of professional settings. The degree is most appropriate for students with a social science (or related subject) background and an interest in culture, society and contemporary development issues. Applicants usually have a bachelor degree with a substantial social science component, although work and other relevant experience will be taken into account. The research focus of the degree means that students gain valuable hands-on experience in ethnographic methodologies, an increasingly sought after cluster of skills in fields as diverse as international development, policy formulation, public health, community work, market research and product development. The MAA therefore trains students in a range of skills that they will find useful in their later careers, whether they choose to work in government, NGO or private sectors. Graduates of the MAA receive a named Master degree (a Master of Applied Anthropology) rather than a generic Master of Arts degree, indicating a specialist and 'professional' knowledge in a specific discipline. Masters graduates from the Department of Anthropology have gone on to successful careers within international aid, local and federal government, community organisations, the media and further research in Australia and overseas. In addition to the Masters degree, a Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate are also offered. Website: http://www.anth.mq.edu.au UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE, NEWCASTLE Faculty of Education and Arts
See website for more information. UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES, SYDNEY Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
At undergraduate level, Development Studies is an inter-disciplinary programme that introduces students to the issues that concern the developing world such as poverty and inequality and the theories, policies and practical measures introduced to address these issues. Central issues and themes that are examined include the history, sociology and political economy of development; the causes of poverty and global inequality; the relationship between the environment and development; the debates about globalisation and the relationships of international institutions to developing countries. A range of electives grouped by their focus on development practice, historical development, political economy, regional and cultural studies including human rights is offered. Website: http://developmentstudies.arts.unsw.edu.au/futurestudents/ma_devstudies.htm SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY, COFFS HARBOUR School of Arts and Social Sciences
Giving people the skills to help communities cope with major emergencies and disasters is the aim of the postgraduate programme, Master of Community Development (Emergency Management) offered by Southern Cross University. Website: http://www.scu.edu.au/schools/sass/cdem/ UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG Faculty of Arts
This programme is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to understand the processes of social change and development, and to improve their problem solving skills and effectiveness as administrators, researchers, development planners, educators, or managers. The course combines theoretical perspectives with empirical studies and policy-oriented perspectives. QUEENSLAND THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND The School of Social Work and Applied Human Sciences
The programme aims to equip students with hands-on skills associated with the planning and management of development. It incorporates elements that contribute to both knowledge development (the theoretical, conceptual and comparative context) and skills development (techniques and practical applications). The Master of Development Practice programme has specialisations in Community Development, Development Planning, International Political Development, and Planning for Social Development. SOUTH AUSTRALIA FLINDERS UNIVERSITY, ADELAIDE Faculty of Health Sciences and Faculty of Social Sciences
This course aims to meet the needs of dual labour market niches by providing the opportunity for health care professionals to understand and operate in a development context and international development specialists to gain an understanding of the uses of primary health care. This course articulates with the Graduate Certificate and the Graduate Diploma in either International Development or Primary Health Care.
The Masters course aims to provide students with a sound understanding and appreciation of the principal theoretical and empirical issues in the field of international development. The course examines theories of development, from modernisation to post-colonial and grassroots approaches. It explores a range of development policy areas, including gender, environment, urbanisation and population. It includes a research induction topic which trains students in the skills required for undertaking their research project or thesis. The course is international in scope, with generic topics offering case study material drawn from Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Africa. A selection of specialised topics is available on specific countries and regions.
This articulated programme offers specialist qualifications for people seeking or consolidating careers in international development and an opportunity for development practitioners to explore major issues of development in greater breadth and depth. The Graduate Certificate introduces students to contemporary theory and practice in international development, drawing on theories and material from geography, sociology and political sciences. The Graduate Diploma combines core topics on the theories and policy approaches to international development with the chance to pursue in greater depth interests in areas such as development policy, gender and development, or Asian development. The Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available on-line for external study. The Masters programme examines theories of development, from modernisation to post-colonial and grassroots approaches, and explores a range of development policy areas. The mix of coursework and research can be tailored to personal needs and interests.Department of Women's Studies
The aim of the graduate diploma is to offer a structured programme of study in the field of gender and development to students with little or no previous knowledge or academic training in either the principal subject area or in gender studies. The course will introduce students to a comprehensive set of topics dealing with the principal issues in the area of gender and development and will be multidisciplinary. The programme aims to introduce students to the theoretical and empirical analysis of a wide range of issues and will focus on the development of skills relevant to the following educational aims: to meet the requisite academic standards and skills for advanced entry to the MA (Women's Studies); to provide students with the basic skills and specialist knowledge which can be applied in the gender and development field or associated areas of employment and/or research. Website: http://www.flinders.edu.au VICTORIA DEAKIN UNIVERSITY, VICTORIA Faculty of Arts, School of International and Political Studies
Poverty and contemporary development are subjects that concern a world that is increasingly globalised. They are areas of study that draw on skills unique to several disciplines in the liberal arts, including anthropology, history, economics, politics, geography, statistics and sociology. The International Development Studies major within the BA is structured so as to enable students to develop a deep and sophisticated understanding of the dimensions of world poverty, its causes, and the processes of development aimed at eliminating poverty by promoting human fulfilment and achievement. Website: http://www.deakin.edu.au/arts/sips/ LA TROBE UNIVERSITY, BENDIGO CAMPUS Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
The BA in Development Studies degree is designed to equip students with an appreciation of issues in social, economic and political development from a multidisciplinary perspective. Website: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/bendigo/ LA TROBE UNIVERSITY, BUNDOORA CAMPUS Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
The BA of Development Studies is designed to equip students with an appreciation of issues in social, economic and political development in regions such as Latin America, Africa and Asia. This multidisciplinary program allows students to understand the ways in which national governments and non-government organisations have instituted programs of social and economic change for peoples in developing areas. Units focus on a range of issues such as dependency and development aid in Latin America and Africa, the emergence of newly industrialising countries (particularly in Asia), gender and development, sustainable development, indigenous people and development, social movements and human rights. The BA of Health Sciences/Development Studies will allow students to pursue their areas of interest in both health sciences and development studies. Students gain specific skills in health administration, health policy and health services management, as well as an understanding of the issues involved in social, economic and political development in developing areas. As a result, students will acquire the knowledge and skills relevant to planning and delivery of health services in developing nations. Website: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/ UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE School of Anthropology, Geography and Environmental Studies
The graduate diploma is similar to an undergraduate major and offers a comprehensive programme of study in development studies. The course is suitable for general interest or professional development purposes and does not require a research project or thesis. Graduates are provided with a pathway to higher degree study and may qualify for entry to the postgraduate certificate, diploma or professional masters by coursework. The course consists of eight 2nd and 3rd year undergraduate subjects. The postgraduate certificate provides an entry point to an articulated structure of higher degree study. The course consists of four honours or masters level subjects worth 50 points. Successful completion may qualify graduates for entry to the postgraduate diploma or professional masters by coursework with up to 50 points credit. The postgraduate diploma allows students to undertake a research project in a specialist field of study. Students will gain considerable knowledge in an area of development studies and engage in critical assessment of the major theoretical claims of the discipline. The course provides a pathway to and MA or PhD for students who have not completed a four year BA (Honours) with a research component in development studies. The coursework masters provides specialist training for professional qualification purposes, usually to graduates working in the development fields of environment, gender, urbanisation, health or human rights, but it may also be taken for general interest. This course does not necessarily lead to higher degree study, however high achieving students who complete the thesis option may qualify for entry to an MA or PhD. Subjects include field classes to China and India, and internship options both locally and overseas. The MA degree by thesis only is designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research in development studies. Candidates may advance to the Doctor of Philosophy degree after successful completion of the masters or may apply to convert to the PhD at an earlier stage. Department of History
The coursework masters provides specialist training and a professional qualification for graduates who are working, or seeking to work in this field, and may also be taken for general interest. It is especially relevant to those with an interest in pursuing careers in fields related to gender and development. The course is designed to give students a firm grounding both in recent theorising about gender and development and in practical concerns surrounding planning for gender in development projects within government and non-government organisations. Website: http://www.development.unimelb.edu.au MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PRIVATE, MELBOURNE School of International Development These courses are offered fully by distance mode with no campus attendance requirements. A limited number of scholarships are available.
The Master degree is designed for experienced development practitioners who are ready to take their career to the next level. Through developing the intellectual and practical skills required to undertake applied research, students will be able to make a meaningful contribution to the development field. The Graduate Certificate programme is designed for experienced professionals interested in working in the development field, and people already working in international development, who wish to broaden and deepen their perspectives. Students explore current trends and debates in development including rural development, industrialisation, urbanisation, health, education, environment, gender and population change, violence and security. Research methods and skills are also introduced.Website: http://www.muprivate.edu.au/index.php?id=44 MONASH UNIVERSITY , MELBOURNE Arts Faculty, School of Geography and Environmental Science
The programme in International Development and Environmental Analysis (IDEA) is a professionally-oriented course for students from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds who wish to pursue careers or enhance their professional skills in the fields of international development and environmental sustainability. The goal of the IDEA programme is to create a new generation of practitioners and scholars who are critically engaged and committed to sustainable development in a global context. The programme provides students with an array of analytical tools to address the political, economic, social and environmental dimensions of global change, preparing them to become effective international development professionals who can work collaboratively within and across a wide range of governmental agencies, NGOs and communities. The IDEA programme encourages intensive interaction through seminars, group work and practical study that bring together people from different disciplinary backgrounds and professional experiences. An internship component provides an excellent entrée into the world of international development. The programme offers a variety of degree options, including the flagship M.IDEA, a Graduate Diploma in IDEA, and double master courses with the Business School and Asian Studies, as well as an array of research degrees for students interested in pursuing academic research in the fields of global production systems, foreign investment and trade, devolution of governance, centralisation of geopolitical power, property rights, poverty, ethnic minorities and political participation and representation. Website: http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/ges/postgrad/midea.html RMIT UNIVERSITY, MELBOURNE School of Global Studies, Social Science and Planning
The Master of Social Science (International Urban and Environmental Management), incorporating the Grad Dip/Certificate, provides a unique postgraduate programme on urban and environmental management issues in the developing world and transitional economies, with a particular focus on the Asia-Pacific region. The programme is designed for individuals who want an intensive professional education in urban and environmental management that will equip them to work on sustainable development. It caters for those who intend to work for governments in developing countries, NGOs, multilateral and bilateral international development agencies and consultants. This programme allows students to customise their degree to suit their interests and career aspirations. This degree focuses on the problems associated with urbanisation in developing countries, such as inadequate infrastructure, informal settlements and the ecological and economic requirements of cities. Website: http://www.rmit.edu.au/ VICTORIA UNIVERSITY, MELBOURNE School of Social Sciences
The postgraduate programme provides community development skills, knowledge, and expertise for intending, or already employed, community development and development project workers in the Asia-Pacific Region. The key focus areas of the course include: theoretical and practical community development approaches; project planning and management; research skills; an understanding of the social, political and economic contexts and issues in Asia and the Pacific; and an opportunity to put theory into practice through a professional project. Website: http://www.vu.edu.au/Faculties/Arts_Education_and_Human_Development/Schools/Social_Sciences/ WESTERN AUSTRALIA MURDOCH UNIVERSITY, PERTH School of Social Sciences
People involved with government, neighbourhood groups, social action, overseas aid, schools, local councils, sustainability, Indigenous groups, social services, the arts, business and tourism are all talking about community development as a new way of doing things. This often involves improving and enhancing the conditions and circumstances of local people and helping community groups identify and obtain resources to deal with community problems and aspirations. The BA, Community Development major provides a sociological perspective relevant to community development.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Sustainable Development provides an opportunity for graduates in the Asian region to study the central issue of global and local sustainable development externally. This issue, defined by various United Nations conferences and publications, has many elements to it, hence all aspects of government, the economy and civil society are being examined in the light of sustainability. The policy focus is on how global and local wealth can be created in ways that have less resource use and environmental impact and greater ability to make liveable communities. The Postgraduate Certificate in Asian Sustainable Development provides an online opportunity for graduates in the Asian region to study the central issue of global and local sustainable development. This issue, defined by various United Nations conferences and publications, has many elements to it, hence all aspects of government, the economy and civil society are being examined in the light of sustainability. The policy focus is on how global and local wealth can be created in ways that have less resource use and environmental impact and greater ability to make liveable communities. Case study material is drawn from the Asian region and projects will be done on local issues of relevance to the students. Website: http://wwwistp.murdoch.edu.au/ |
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