Bachelor of Community Development

Victoria University

Our Bachelor of Community Development gives you the skills and knowledge for various roles in local community development. The course units are focused on practical skills to help you become an effective community worker. You'll contribute to building the capacity of local communities to make them stronger and be an advocate for change.You’ll also benefit from extensive placements in community development organisations, with opportunities to travel overseas. We also have a number of university partners which enable study abroad, providing you with excellent opportunities to broaden your world view, build your capacity as a community worker and learn to work in diverse communities.This combination of knowledge and practical experience will have you job-ready for a rewarding, exciting and ethical career.On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:Evaluate community development approaches in both international and local contextsDesign community development interventions relating to social and cultural contextsAnalyse theory and practice of community developmentDevelop a scholarly approach to researching in community developmentExhibit effective communication, advocacy and community organising skills for social change andInterrogate the policy contexts of government and non-government organisations.

College of Arts and Education

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