Graduate Diploma in Arts (Development Studies)

Course 069-DS (2008)

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Year and Campus: 2008
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

Graduate Enquiries, Arts & Music Student Centre Rm 104 (Ground Floor) Old Arts Building Tel: +61 3 8344 5321/+61 3 8344 6395 Fax: +61 3 9347 0424 Email: arts-gradstudies@unimelb.edu.au
Course Overview:

The graduate diploma is similar to an undergraduate major and offers a comprehensive program of study in development studies. The course is suitable for general interest or professional development purposes and does not require a research project or thesis. Graduates are provided with a pathway to higher degree study and may qualify for entry to the postgraduate diploma or professional masters by coursework.

Course coordinator:
Dr Alan Thorold
School of Social and Environmental Enquiry
Email: athorold@unimelb.edu.au

Objectives:

Students who complete the graduate diploma should:

  • gain knowledge of several areas in the study of development studies;
  • understand the main theories and concepts relating to these areas of study;
  • build on analysis skills in relation to specific areas of development studies;
  • employ some of the techniques of development project management;
  • gain an understanding of the current practice and thinking about development;
  • have an understanding of the theoretical debates and contemporary discourse relating to development.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:
  • one core subject
  • minimum of three elective subjects from List A
  • List B subjects to total 100 points
Total 100 points - subjects are 12.5 points each, unless indicated otherwise.
Subject Options: Core subject:
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List A Elective subjects:
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Not offered in 2008
12.500
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 1
12.50
List B Elective subjects:
Subject
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Semester 2
12.50
Not offered in 2008
12.500
History
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Credit Points:
Political science
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Economics
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Semester 1
12.50
Asian studies
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Note:
Some cross-listed subjects may have specifications. Students need to check with the department for prerequisites.
Students may select appropriate elective subjects offered by other departments, subject to approval of the course coordinator and Associate Dean
Entry Requirements:

The minimum entry requirement is:

  • an undergraduate degree in any discipline.
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes: None
Links to further information: www.social-environmental.unimelb.edu.au

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