Griffith University
Graduate Certificate In Global Development
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Develop your knowledge and skills base as well as enhance your ability to make positive contributions toward addressing significant global issues.
Course overview
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.
Key facts
What you will study
You must successfully complete the following courses and acquire 40 credit points.
- International Relations: Ideas and Issues
- Environment and Development
- Social Determinants of Health
- International Migration, Race Relations and Public Policy
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Global Development, a student must have one of the following:
- A bachelor's degree (or higher) from a recognised university (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale).
- A minimum of three years of equivalent full-time professional work or relevant work experience.
- A combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to either of the above.
From 2025, the following admission requirements will apply:
- A recognised bachelor's degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale.
- A combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to either of the above.
English language requirements
English language requirements apply to international applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:
- A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0.
- A minimum score of 575 on TOEFL.
- An internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19).
- No score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only).
- A minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English).
- An overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
English test results must be no more than two years old.
If you do not meet the university's specified English language requirements, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. This institute offers a number of English language and other courses at both its Brisbane and Gold Coast branches.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Gaining credit and recognition of prior learning may reduce the time it will take to complete your degree. Find out more about the types of learning you may gain credit for, how to apply for credit transfer and examples of credit decisions by either contacting the university or booking a call with our Education Consultant.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
The Graduate Certificate in Global Development will prepare you to continue your studies in the Master of Global Development, or to advance in your career path across a range of fields in social and economic development, policy and international organisations.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated fee in 2026: $15,500 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 40 credit points (normally four units) per year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.