The Graduate Certificate in Development Studies sheds light on the challenges in achieving sustainable economic development on a local, national and global scale. Bringing together critical theories from across the social sciences, this expansive cross-disciplinary program allows you to specialise in topics such as international relations, political economy, human rights, peace and conflict studies, anthropology, linguistics, public health, human geography, economics and sociology. The degree offers exciting opportunities to put your development knowledge into practice, including chances to participate in a research project on a community-based organisation in Sydney, internship electives at local or international organisations. Benefit from regular workshops, seminars and conferences, including anthropology and political economy. Gain hands-on experience and train to become an effective administrator and planner. We offer exciting opportunities to put your development knowledge into practice in a research project into a community-based organisation in Sydney. Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Development Studies must complete 24 credit points, including 12 credit points of core units of study and 12 credit points of elective units of study. Graduate opportunities The Graduate Certificate in Development Studies equips you for a career as an administrator, planner, educator or manager. Work within non-government organisations such as the Australian Council for International Development, Coffey International Development, Devex, GRM International, Oxfam, the United Nations, the World Bank and World Wildlife Fund.