Graduate Certificate in Global Development

Program code

3373

Available at

Nathan

Gold Coast

Mount Gravatt

Logan

South Bank

Online

Offshore

Other

Duration

1 year part-time (online only)

Credit points

40

Indicative fee

$16,750.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual fee

Admission requirements

  • A recognised Bachelor degree (4.0 GPA) in any discipline or higher

    (more)

CRICOS code

110647A

Commencing in

Trimester 1 and Trimester 2

About this program

The Graduate Certificate in Global Development gives you an introduction to policy, politics and power dynamics related to development and sustainability, climate change, global health and more. This certificate aligns with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, created to address the world's most pressing challenges - including ending poverty and bringing economic prosperity, social inclusion, environmental sustainability and peace and good governance. If you are looking to develop your knowledge and skills base, and to enhance your ability to make positive contributions toward addressing significant global issues, then the Graduate Certificate of Global Development is the right program for you. 

Note: Progression through this program suite is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.

Related Degrees

Code Program title Campus Intake
5724 Master of Global Development Nathan, Online Trimester 1 and Trimester 2
3373 Graduate Certificate in Global Development (this program) Nathan, Online Trimester 1 and Trimester 2

Attendance information

The Graduate Certificate in Global Development is offered part-time at the Nathan campus.

This program is also offered online. The online program is not available to International students studying in Australia on a student visa.

My career opportunities

The Graduate Certificate in Global Development will prepare you to continue your studies in the Master of Global Development at Griffith, or to advance in your career path across a range of fields in social and economic development, policy, and international organisations.

International students

An International student is one who is not:

  • an Australian or New Zealand citizen or
  • a Pacific Engagement visa holder or
  • a person who has Australian permanent resident status.
Indicative annual tuition fee

The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points (two full-time trimesters).

The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.

Tuition fees
  • An International student pays tuition fees.
  • Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
  • The tuition fee is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.

Program fees for the Graduate Certificate in Global Development (3373)


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Changing programs

If an International student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.

Permanent resident status

If an undergraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will be provided with a domestic fee-paying place.

The student may then apply for a Commonwealth supported place at the next admission period provided that the student satisfies the conditions for transfer from a domestic fee-paying place to a Commonwealth supported place as set out in the Fees and Charges Procedure.

If a postgraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth supported place (subject to availability) or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.

If a research student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.

Further information