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PD-ARTS Development Studies

Postgraduate Diploma in ArtsInformal specialisationYear: 2018

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Overview

Please note that PD-ARTS Postgraduate Diploma in Arts will no longer be accepting new applications as of the 1st January 2015, the program from 2015 will be offered as GDA-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced). Please refer to the correct handbook entry for program information for commencing students from 2015.

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Intended learning outcomes

Students who complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation should:

  • understand current practice and thinking about development;
  • comprehend the relations between development and environmental conditions, gender and urbanisation;
  • know and be able to use some of the techniques employed in development planning.

Last updated: 18 December 2020

Structure

The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialisation requires:

  • thesis subject (50 points)
  • one compulsory subject (12.5 points)
  • three elective subject (37.5 points)


Total 100 points

Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters

Subject Options

Thesis Subject

50 points

Please note: the thesis must be taken over two consecutive semesters

Code Name Study period Credit Points
DEVT40008

Compulsory Subject

12.5 points

Code Name Study period Credit Points
DEVT90009 Development Theories
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Elective Subjects

37.5 points

Code Name Study period Credit Points
AGRI40015
ANTH90004 Migration and Development
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
DEVT40007
DEVT50001 Development, Culture and Conflict
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
DEVT50002 Poverty, Microfinance and Development
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
DEVT90039 Civil Society, NGOs and the State
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
DEVT90040 Gender Issues in Development
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
EDUC90179
GEND40003 Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective
February (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
POLS40004 Justice, Democracy and Difference No longer available

Links

http://www.ssps.unimelb.edu.au/

Last updated: 18 December 2020