Graduate Diploma of Humanitarian Assistance

at Deakin University

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma of Humanitarian Assistance, a student must successfully complete 8 credit points of study comprising:
 

• 2 credit points of core units
• Any 6 credit points of humanitarian (AHA) or identified ADH or AIR coded units from Course Electives List A

Core Units
 

• The Humanitarian World
• Humanitarian Settlement

Admission is based on:
 

• Bachelor degree or higher
• Two years relevant work experience
• Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.

Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories. To be eligible for admission to this program, applicants must meet the course requirements.

All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.

Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.

Estimated tuition fee - full-fee paying place
$30,200 for 1 yr full-time AUD

The 'Estimated tuition fee' is provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students completing this course in the same year they started. The cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the length of your course and any approved Recognition of Prior Learning.

The Graduate Diploma of Humanitarian Assistance will improve your understanding of the humanitarian system and provide an opportunity for potential employment in the humanitarian system. Employment in the humanitarian field is expanding, including in related areas, such as teaching, training, organisation and community capacity building, disaster risk reduction assessment and programming, consulting enterprises, journalism and communications, project management and community development. Opportunities are available in government and non-government agencies concerned with the provision of all aspects of emergency and humanitarian action including service provision, logistical support, communications, program management and support, community engagement and support, funding, coordination, monitoring and evaluation.