Program Overview
The Community Development at Murdoch University is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. 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 Community 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: AUD 9,360 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; AUD 9,360 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Perth, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Community Development 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
- Community Development Theory and Practice
- Mining, Communities and Sustainability
- Culture, Communities and Sustainability in Asia
- Sustainability, Ecology and Communities
- Resilient Regions: People and Practice
- Community Development Internship
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Recognised Bachelor\'s degree or higher, or equivalent training, though not necessarily in an area directly related to the course, or satisfactory preparation through previous study or professional experience.
All students must satisfy Murdoch University\'s minimum English requirements by demonstrating competency in the English Language.English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 9,360 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; AUD 9,360 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 9,360 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; AUD 9,360 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Murdoch University 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 Murdoch University
Murdoch University
Perth, Australia
Murdoch University is a public university in Perth, Western Australia, and additional campuses in Singapore and Dubai. It began operations as the state's second university on 25 July 1973, and...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months