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Regional Development

Deakin University
Information last verified April 2026
Tuition AUD 32,240 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree Postgraduate Diploma
Duration 12 months
Delivery Online
Location Melbourne, Australia
Language English

Program Overview

The Regional Development at Deakin University\xc2\xa0 is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Regional Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Online
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: AUD 32,240 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Regional Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
  2. Systems and Strategic Thinking
  3. Regional Development Economics and Planning
  4. Regional Development Modelling

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Entry requirements - specific

Completion of a tertiary program equivalent to not less than 3 years of full-time study at a university or other approved educational institution and 2 years of relevant work experience.

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. It is the students\xc2\x92 responsibility to ensure that she/he has the required IELTS score to register with any external accredited courses.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 32,240 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: AUD 32,240 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Deakin University\xc2\xa0 directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Deakin University

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Deakin University

Melbourne, Australia

Deakin University is a public research university in the state of Victoria, Australia. Its largest campus is in Victoria's capital Melbourne, with regional campuses in Geelong and Warrnambool. The...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months