Graduate Diploma in Development Studies

The Graduate Diploma in Development Studies sheds light on the challenges in achieving sustainable economic development on a local, national and global scale. Bringing together critical theories from across the social sciences, this expansive cross-disciplinary program allows you to specialise in topics such as international relations, political economy, human rights, peace and conflict studies, anthropology, linguistics, public health, human geography, economics and sociology.



The program offers exciting opportunities to put your development knowledge into practice, including chances to participate in a research project on a community- based organisation in Sydney, internship electives at local or international non-government organisations.



Why study with us?

Benefit from regular workshops, seminars and conferences, including anthropology and political economy. Gain hands-on experience and train to become an effective administrator and planner.



We offer exciting opportunities to put your development knowledge into practice in a research project into a community-based organisation in Sydney.



You have the opportunity to undertake an internship program in human rights as well as internship electives at local or international Non-governmental organisations.