Programme details

Graduate Diploma in Human Development

Human Development explores the progression of individuals over their lifespan and examines how cultural and social environments influence the possibilities available to them.

Course description

The Human Development program explores individual and community growth throughout the lifespan, essential for careers in youth work, eldercare, social work, counseling, and education. It also benefits various professions that involve supporting individuals. The coursework develops skills in human relations, program planning, community engagement, and policy analysis. Graduates gain a strong theoretical and research foundation to understand developmental processes from childhood to old age, allowing them to analyze how different contexts influence lives, learning, and behavior, and apply this knowledge to specific situations.

Career Prospects

Career opportunities encompass positions such as:

-Community educator
-Community or Iwi Development Coordinator
-Policy Analyst & Advisor
-Community Advocate
-Social Services Advocate
-International Aid Worker
-Learning Application Developer
-Trainer

Entry requirements

Graduate diplomas are designed to offer the equivalent of a major in a field distinct from that of your initial degree. Eligibility may be granted to individuals who have not previously pursued a degree, provided they can show a genuine interest in the subject area and possess adequate academic capabilities. The exact academic performance requirements may differ depending on the country of origin.

English Language requirements:

IELTS (Academic)	6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5)
iBT (internet-based) TOEFL	80 with a score of 21 in writing
iBT (home-based) TOEFL	80 with a score of 21 in writing
Duolingo English Test (DET)	105
C2 Proficiency (formally known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE))	169 and no bands below 162
Language Cert International ESOL (LRWS)	B2 Communicator with 33-37 score per skill
NCUK English for Academic Purposes	Minimum C grade average with no lower than D in all components. Some programmes have additional entry requirements. For further details, visit our dedicated NCUK information page.
New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)	Level 4 (Academic)
Michigan English Test (formally known as Michigan Language Assessment Battery (MELAB))	Minimum score of 54
Pearson PTE Academic	Overall score of 50 with no Band less than 42
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)	II with distinction in all four components
University of Waikato College	Successful completion of Level 7 with a B grade in the Certificate of Attainment in Academic English (CAAE) programme