Course

Graduate Certificate in Global Development

Griffith University, Queensland · Brisbane · Brisbane City

Graduate Certificate Blended

Key facts

Campus
Brisbane City · South Bank
City
Brisbane, Queensland
Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Delivery
Blended
Next start
1 Mar 2027 · Trimester 1 2027

Start dates

  • Trimester 1 2027, 2027 Starts 1 March 2027 Brisbane City
  • Trimester 2 Brisbane City

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic — 6.5 overall (no band below 6)

    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 OR an overall score of 79 in the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19 (applies to tests taken prior to 21 January 2026) OR an overall score of 4 in the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with a minimum score of 4 in each of the listening, reading, and writing skills, and a minimum score of 3.5 in speaking skills (applies to tests taken on or after 21 January 2026) OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only) OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50 (applies to tests taken prior to 7 August 2025) OR an overall score of 55 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 47 (applies to tests taken on or after 7 August 2025) OR an overall score of 70 in the LanguageCert Academic OR an overall score of 59 in the Michigan English Test (MET) English test results must be no more than two years old. International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree. The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students. Applicants should refer to the English language requirements section of the following University procedure for exceptions to these overall requirements: Admission Procedure 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. Griffith English Language Institute

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About this course

The Brisbane South (Nathan) offering of this program is scheduled to be delivered at the Treasury Building at our Brisbane City campus in 2027. If scheduled opening is delayed, courses may be delivered all or in part at our other Brisbane locations. This program gives you an introduction to policy, politics and power dynamics related to development and sustainability, climate change, global health and more. This program 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. If you are looking to develop your knowledge and skills base, and to enhance your ability to make positive contributions toward addressing significant global issues, then this program is the right program for you. Note: Progression through this program suite is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.

Graduate Certificate in Global Development is a graduate certificate course at Griffith University, Queensland in Brisbane, Queensland. Published intakes include Trimester 1 2027, 2027, Trimester 2. The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6).

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Administrative details

Course code
3373
CRICOS
110647A

You will need these when you apply. CRICOS is the code under which this course is registered for international students.

Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. Last updated October 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.