About the course

Our Bachelor of Community Development gives you the skills and knowledge for various roles in local community development. The course units are focused on practical skills to help you become an effective community worker. You'll contribute to building the capacity of local communities to make them stronger and be an advocate for change.

　　You?ll also benefit from extensive placements in community development organisations, with opportunities to travel overseas. We also have a number of university partners which enable study abroad, providing you with excellent opportunities to broaden your world view, build your capacity as a community worker and learn to work in diverse communities.

　　This combination of knowledge and practical experience will have you job-ready for a rewarding, exciting and ethical career.

　　On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

　　Evaluate community development approaches in both international and local contexts,

　　Design community development interventions relating to social and cultural contexts,

　　Analyse theory and practice of community development,

　　Develop a scholarly approach to researching in community development,

　　Exhibit effective communication, advocacy and community organising skills for social change, and

　　Interrogate the policy contexts of government and non-government organisations. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Footscray
Semester 1 (February), 2024	On campus with online start
Block 3 (April), 2024	Footscray
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Footscray
September, 2024	Footscray
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Footscray
Semester 1 (February), 2025	On campus with online start
Block 3 (April), 2025	Footscray
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Footscray
September, 2025	Footscray
Block 3 (April), 2026	Footscray
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Footscray
September, 2026	Footscray

　　

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