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Master of International Community Development
- Melbourne, Australia
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Master of International Community Development is an international master-level course at Victoria University focused on international community development.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Apply knowledge in International Community Development
- Communicate professionally
- Solve discipline-related problems
- Work ethically and collaboratively
- Use practical skills relevant to the field.
Career outcomes
- Community development
- Social services
- Youth services or program officer
Curriculum
- Core and specialist units in International Community Development
- Applied projects or discipline practice where included
- Electives or course components as published in the VU course structure.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent
- with course-specific discipline background where required.
Accepted academic background
Australian bachelor degree equivalent, Relevant undergraduate qualification, Approved graduate pathway where applicable
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application
- Academic transcripts
- Evidence of English proficiency
- Passport
- Course-specific supplementary documents if required
How to apply
- Choose the course
- Collect academic and English documents
- Apply online or through an approved VU education agent
- Receive and accept the offer
- Pay the international fee deposit
- Arrange a student visa and enrol.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $35,500 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 AUD |
| Deposit | $17,750 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | City Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts, Business, Law, Education and IT |
| Department | Arts & Humanities |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 192 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | VU Block Model International Scholarship may provide up to 30% tuition savings; STEM Accommodation Scholarship and VU Global Research Scholarship may apply where eligibility criteria are met. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
7 Feb 2027
86 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
18 Jul 2027
247 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 7 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $35,500 AUD per year. The application fee is $75 AUD. The deposit is $17,750 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.5.

