Swinburne Foundation Year (Arts / Social Sciences) (8 months) at Swinburne University of Technology

Take an important role in community development. Get involved in social change, human rights and sustainable development at a global or local level. You'll gain expertise in key community development theories, building your knowledge and skills in these main areas: critical consciousness and ethics of development community development project design and management participatory research and evaluation globalisation and social movements leadership in community development impacts of Trump and Brexit on governance of international organisations conflict resolution and peace-building. You'll develop valuable real-world experience. We offer on-site learning and deep engagement with communities and experts in the field. Our agreements with other universities and NGOs, such as the National University of Timor Leste (UNTL), provide benefits that include a study tour to East Timor.

The ability to understand, analyse and use legal information can be critical for strength and longevity in the business realm. Postgraduate law courses provide an overview of legal issues within a contemporary business context. Our Graduate Certificate in Business Law caters to the needs of busy professionals. The majority of courses are taught intensively over one or two weeks and some include evening and weekend sessions. You will: undertake approximately 24 hours of seminar-style classes cover the foundations of Australian law through one core course pursue three law electives relevant to your business sector or interests build legal communication skills have the opportunity to study international or comparative law.

In a conflicted and inequitable world, practical and informed steps towards positive growth are key. Global collaboration is needed to secure a stable, positive future for our planet. Our Graduate Certificate in International Trade and Development will help you build the knowledge, networks and capacity to enable change. Gain practical insights into the political dynamics of trading environments. Understand the roles of key domestic, regional and global players. Consider opportunities and challenges facing businesses and economies in a globalised world. Build legal and commercial knowledge.