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6 months
Blended (online and on campus learning)
Full time / Part time
20 July 2026 | 01 March 2027 | 19 July 2027
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Parramatta City Campus, Western Sydney University, Parramatta, NSW
Level 4, 255 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW 2000
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCommon Questions
Yes, the Graduate Certificate in Humanitarian and Development Studies is described as the only degree of its kind in Australia, responding to the need for qualified workers in disaster relief and development, in government and non-government agencies involved in humanitarian operations and development practice.
Yes, discounted student fees are available through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) when undertaking this course in 2026, with an indicative annual fee from $11,885.
The Graduate Certificate in Humanitarian and Development Studies is available full time (6 months) or part time, and mixes online and on campus learning. Please note that part-time study is not available to International Students on a Student Visa.
Graduates can pursue a broad range of career opportunities including Humanitarian Relief Aid, Development Programming, Project Managing, Disaster Relief Work, and Policy Development, working in government and non-government agencies involved in humanitarian operations and development practice.
The course is delivered at Parramatta City campus. Upcoming intake dates are 20 July 2026 (Spring 2026), 01 March 2027 (Autumn 2027), and 19 July 2027 (Spring 2027).
Application
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