The Graduate Diploma in International Development is designed to prepare students for a variety of careers where knowledge is required on the theoretical and policy issues in international development. It aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of current development policy areas and the development theories underpinning them. Students will be able to pursue specialist knowledge in a variety of related disciplines including environmental studies, international relations, population studies, public health, public policy and management, and gender studies. Practicum topics are available which enable students to apply and reflect on their knowledge and skills. The Graduate Diploma course provides a basis for continuing on to Masters level study within the graduate program, as well as providing a mid-career opportunity for practitioners to address major issues in development in greater depth and breadth. Learning outcomes On completion of the course students should be able to: demonstrate familiarity with contemporary theories in the field of development studies and a broad understanding of the socio-economic, political, cultural and environmental forces that shape developing countries apply appropriate analytical tools and conceptual frameworks to contemporary development issues contextualise socio-economic, political and environmental sustainability problems within the broader political and institutional context of development at the local, national and international level demonstrate an awareness of gender and other inequalities that impact on development policies and programs demonstrate a solid understanding of development issues and approaches in a specific field, such as international relations, environment, population studies, or public health work collaboratively across cultures and linguistic diversity and with an awareness of gender and other aspects of diversity that affect development practices and experiences.