The Master in Regional and Community Development embodies an explicit commitment to people and place, to social justice, human rights and a sustainable environment. The course will equip students with the skills required to understand governance issues and undertake participatory planning and research in local, state, national and international public and private sector organisations. Its educational approach and outcomes from this program will contribute to increased participation in the formation of socially and ecologically sustainable communities and places through an understanding of the strategic importance of community and place to public and private sector organisations.
Exit points: Students may exit the program after successful completion of four units with a Graduate Diploma in Regional and Community Development, or after successful completion of two units with a Graduate Certificate in Regional and Community Development.
The Master in Regional and Community Development is designed to suit those working in the public and private social sector in areas such as community development, health, education, social welfare, community arts, criminal justice, and the environment, and specifically those in roles that require or invite community engagement and a knowledge and understanding of the politics of community and place.
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| Intakes | First semester, second semester | |
| Course Content | 2010 University handbook entry for this course | 2010 University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 3 years part-time | |
| Credit points | 72 total for course | 72 total for course |
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Fees for 2010
Fees are subject to change annually. |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Average annual student contribution $5,310 AUD Note: see information on how average fee is calculated. Domestic fee per 48 credit points |
International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year Fee information not presently available. Please contact the faculty. |
| Monash course code | 3741 | 3741 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Education | Faculty of Education |
| Contact | Telephone +61 3 9902 6367 (Gippsland) or email gippslandcourseinfo@education.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.education.monash.edu.au | Telephone +61 3 9902 6367 (Gippsland) or email gippslandcourseinfo@education.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.education.monash.edu.au |
Applicants must hold a minimum three year bachelor degree usually with a credit average, and preferably working in a field in which the content of the course can be applied. Applicants who do not have a degree may be eligible to enter a Faculty Certificate program if they have five years relevant experience, and submit a CV with two referees and an accompanying 1000 word statement as to why they wish to enter the course. English requirements: See the English Language Requirements web page
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
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