Bachelor of Community Development

Bachelor of Community Development

Bachelor degree
36 months
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: A$75
Full-time
Intakes: July, February
International tuition: A$21,800

Program overview

During your study, you’ll benefit from valuable work placements. In fact, you’ll undertake several hundred hours of work in relevant organisations. This gives you the practical experience needed to confidently begin your career when you graduate. You’ll have the chance to work with non-government organisations (NGOs), community groups, and government. You may contribute to real campaigns, and learn the different ways in which community organisations operate. As part of your degree, you’ll have the opportunity to complete a placement overseas. You’ll get to immerse yourself in a different culture and learn first-hand what it means to work in international aid.

Study options

This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • IELTS
  • PTE
  • TOEFL iBT
Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent). OR: Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent). PLUS: IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). OR: Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.

Career opportunities

When you graduate, you’ll be ready to apply for work in not-for-profit, community or government sectors. Job titles include: community development/liaison officer project coordinator advocacy campaigner policy officer international aid worker researcher.

Campus location

Melbourne , Australia