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About the course
Develop the skills to analyse, evaluate and design responses to complex social and environmental challenges in the Tropics and globally. The course emphasises engaging with diverse communities and applying development knowledge to real-world policy and practice across local, national and international contexts. It also provides a pathway toward further postgraduate study in global development at graduate certificate level. The programme develops advanced psychological assessment, intervention planning, and evidence-based practice for professional settings.
Career outcome
Graduates can support development initiatives across government, NGOs, community organisations and international agencies. You may work in roles contributing to program planning, community engagement, policy support, sustainability and social impact projects in Australia or overseas. This graduate certificate builds foundational professional capability for careers in global development and related social and environmental change fields. Preparing graduates for organisational psychology, counselling support, human services, and specialist practitioner pathways.
Entry requirements
AQF level 7 bachelor degree (or equivalent).
Living Costs in Cairns**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,078 - 1,426 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 925 - 1,223 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 8 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 309 |
Average Salary***
