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Universities Australia Deakin University Courses Master of Humanitarian Assistance

Master of Humanitarian Assistance
at Deakin University

Victoria, Australia, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 30,200
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Intractable conflicts, climate disasters and pandemics – these are just a few of the challenges humanity currently faces. It’s clear that in the 21st century, the need for humanitarian aid has never been greater. But it’s no longer enough to assume our current practices can address these complex challenges. We need new humanitarian aid leaders, who can envision and enact a better version of the field.

Are you ready to help build a more sustainable and equitable humanitarian aid system?

Course Content
Course structure

To qualify for the Master of Humanitarian Assistance, students must successfully complete 8 credit points of study comprising
- AAI018 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit);
- 3 credit points of core units
- 5 credit points of study from one of the Minor Thesis, Research Paper, or Professional Experience Pathways.
Core units
- Students to complete the following 4 core units (4 credit points of study)
- Dynamics and Dilemmas of the Humanitarian Sector
- Applied Humanitarian Assistance: From Theory to Practice
- Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Humanitarian Contexts
Entry Requirement
Admission is based on:
- Bachelor honours (AQF8) degree in a related discipline or
- Bachelor degree in a related discipline, plus two years relevant work experience or
- Graduate certificate or graduate diploma in a related discipline or
- Evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent.
IELTS / English language requirements
Please note that English language requirements exist for entry to this course and you will be required to meet the English language level requirement that is applicable in the year of your commencement of studies.
Fees & Scholarships
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 the first year of this course. 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.
Career Prospect
Job opportunities for humanitarian assistance graduates exist in government and non-government agencies concerned with the provision of all aspects of emergency and humanitarian responses including service provision, logistical support, communications, program management and support, community engagement and support, funding, coordination, monitoring and evaluation.

Some of the roles you might obtain, depending on your previous experience, include:
- community engagement specialist
- education adviser
- grants manager
- NGO program director.

Cost Of Studying At Deakin University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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Master of Humanitarian Assistance at Deakin University