Postgraduate diploma
12 months
Application deadlines: No deadline
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: A$80
Full-time
Intakes: March, July
International tuition: A$31,600
Domestic tuition: A$20,200
Program overview
Course Requirements
Candidates for the Graduate Diploma complete 120 credit points of subjects as specified in the grid below. Students must have completed at least two1 (2) of the following three (3) subjects by the end of their studies: DST5DAC, POL5HSM and DST5MDF.
Local students may study in part-time mode and complete their course over a longer period. International students must maintain a full-time enrolment at all times.
Students are strongly encouraged to consult with Dr Tim Thornton before the start of each semester (t.thornton@latrobe.edu.au), to tailor electives to support their interests and career aspirations.
LTU0AIM is a not-for-credit subject that you are required to complete at the commencement of your first semester. The subject is designed to enhance your knowledge and awareness of issues concerning academic integrity.
Study options

This program can be done
On campus
Requirements
Exams:
- IELTS
Academic entry requirement
Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (or its equivalent) in the humanities and social sciences or a cognate discipline with a 60% average. Where a 60% average has not been achieved appropriate professional experience will be taken into account, especially if it involves substantial written work.
English language requirement
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
Career opportunities
Graduates are suited to roles in international development organisations, government and intergovernmental agencies, campaigning and advocacy organisations, media organisations, and research or training institutes. These include: AusAID (Australian Agency for International Development), the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Oxfam International, World Vision, Red Cross and the United Nations Development Programme.
Campus location
Melbourne
,
Australia