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Graduate Certificate in Social Impact Assessment
Macquarie University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00002J
The program offers students a focused program of skills development, research training and appropriate theoretical engagement with the field of social impact assessment and allows students to extend that focus within specific practice, disciplinary and policy contexts. The program aims to develop a community of practice that harnesses international understanding of SIA experience and approaches, and ensures high level engagement with issues of social and cultural difference, participatory and consultative methods, robust research and practice framework, and ethical practice. It is aimed at graduates and practitioners in a range of fields whose work requires an understanding of the methods and implications of SIA, including planning, government, community and industry interests in urban planning, community, infrastructure and resource development, and organizational development. The program emphasizes the development and application of intercultural competence and negotiation of impact assessment and management plans with affected communities.
Structure
- 16 credit points at 800 level or above
- completion of specific units
Subjects
- Social impact assessment
Standard entry requirements
Australian level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent in a social science, community engagement, community development, planning, or a related discipline
Further information
This course is available for part-time study only. It is available for internal and external study.
