Program Overview
The Humanitarian Assistance at Deakin University\xc2\xa0 is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 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 Humanitarian Assistance 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 23,920 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 10,440 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Humanitarian Assistance programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Dynamics and Dilemmas of the Humanitarian Sector
- Applied Humanitarian Assistance: From Theory to Practice
- Fundamentals of Humanitarian Management
- Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Humanitarian Contexts
- Project and Financial Management in Humanitarian Contexts
- The Humanitarian World
- Non-Government Organisations and other Development Actors
- Food Security
- Gender and Development
- Cross Cultural Communication and Practice
- Humanitarian Settlement
- Conflict Resolution and Development
- Participatory Approaches to Development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry requirements - specific
Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (min. 3 years) in any discipline area or approved international equivalent.
Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories. In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicant\'s previous academic record.
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 23,920 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 10,440 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: AUD 23,920 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 10,440 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State 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
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- Start Date 2017-11-03
- Language English
- Duration 24 months