You will gain an understanding of key community development theories and practical skills to work as research-orientated practitioners in Australia and overseas. Learn about international project design, social research and evaluation, globalisation, leadership in community development and governance of international organisations. You will also have the opportunity to develop real-world experience through placements within Australia and overseas so that you graduate work-ready.

Graduates of this course can work in a diverse range of fields including international humanitarian and development aid. This course could lead to a career as an: international consultant (in areas of human rights, gender, poverty reduction and project evaluation) international project manager (eg. Australian Red Cross and World Vision) government employee (eg. local and federal government) community development educator international project manager journalist researcher.