Apply for the Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership

To complete your application, you will need to provide a variety of documents, personal details, and some purpose-written materials. If you have all requirements completed and ready to upload, the application process will be much quicker.

1. Required documents

Understanding costs and course fees:

Course fees

Fees are determined based on your geographical location as a student, and the type of organisation you work in. The fee structures are designed to support students from developing nations.

Learn more about our fee structures

Funding

As part of the application, you will be required to nominate whether you are self-funding, or whether you intend to receive employer support or sponsorship to cover course fees. If you intend to receive sponsored funding from your employer, you will need to provide written statements from members of your organisation, including detailed recommendations from your Line Manager and Country/Department Director. These will be recorded in the Employee Support and Funding Agreement (available below).

Please note you will be required to provide:

Passport: A scanned colour copy of your passport identification page. Please ensure you have a valid passport that will remain in effect for at least six months after the date of your arrival at the last overseas residential unit.
Resume: Attach your resume, at a maximum length of three pages.
Written responses: Craft detailed written responses—up to 300 words each—to five key questions relating to your personal goals and leadership objectives. This is completed as part of the GCHL Personal Statement and Declaration Form (available below).
Written employer references: Source and provide detailed written references from your employer, including recommendations from your Line Manager and Country or Department Director.

2. Required documents

Please complete the following document and upload as part of your application:

Employer Support and Funding Agreement 52.3K (docx)

3. Additional Tips

Keep all attachments under 5MB in size.
All uploaded documents must be supplied as PDF format.
Try to avoid applying on a weak or unreliable internet connection.
Make sure everything is filled out and uploaded correctly.

Step 1Personal Details

Your NameRequired *

Please ensure that you provide your name exactly as it appears in your passport.

Prefix First and Middle Name(s) Surname

Preferred First Name

GenderRequired *

Date of BirthRequired *

Personal Address (Not PO box)Required *

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Post Code Country

Personal Phone NumberRequired *

Work Phone NumberRequired *

Mobile Phone NumberRequired *

Personal Email AddressRequired *

Work Email AddressRequired *

RésuméRequired *

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How did you hear about this course?Required *

Step 2Statistical Information

Are you of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Descent?Required *

No
Yes - Aboriginal
Yes - Torres Strait Islander
Yes - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

What is your citizenship status during this year?Required *

This question relates to your Australian status. It only applies if you hold Australian citizenship or residency. If you are normally living overseas and not an Australian or New Zealand citizen, resident or other visa holder please select 'Other'

In what country were you born?Required *

Do you speak a language other than English at your permanent home residence?Required *

Please write primary language spoken at your permanent residence.Required *

Parent 1 - What is the highest level of education of this parent?Required *

Parent 2 - What is the highest level of education of this parent?Required *

What is the highest attainment of education you completed prior to this course?Required *

Last year of enrolment in prior education?Required *

What is the name of the institution where you attained your highest level of education?Required *

Step 3Eligibility Criteria

Do you have at least 5 years’ work experience in an organisation or government body engaged in, humanitarian responses, emergency management, development programmes or related areas?Required *

Yes
No

I have at least 3 years’ experience in a senior managerial role in a humanitarian or cognate sector.Required *

Yes
No

If you do not have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a senior managerial role, please explain why we should consider your application.Required *

Your answer is limited to 350 characters including spaces.

I have a sound written and oral command of the English Language:Required *

Yes
No

Applicants may be requested to undertake a written test or undergo an interview during the application process if there are concerns about your English language proficiency. Students must have the equivalent English language level of an IELTS 6.5 as per University requirements.

I am prepared and able to commit to at least 10 hours of study a week for the online units:Required *

Yes
No

Step 4Employment

Employing organisationRequired *

What is your current position?Required *

How long have you been in your current position?Required *

What country do you work in?Required *

Please state your five main responsiblities (please click on the + symbol at the end of each line)Required *

Please review the course fee structure at https://centreforhumanitarianleadership.org/course-fees-and-costs/ and complete the relevant fields pertaining to your employment type in the ‘Employer Support and Funding Agreement PDF’ which can be downloaded at the top of this page.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure the ‘Employer Support and Funding Agreement PDF’ is completed by their Line Manger and signed by their Country Director.

Completed Employer Support and Funding Agreement PDFRequired *

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Step 5Personal Statement

Why do you want to participate in the Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership?Required *

How would you describe your current leadership style?Required *

How will the Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership help you be more effective in a humanitarian or emergency context?Required *

What are your career objectives?Required *

Is there any other information you would like to provide to support your application?

Step 6Passport Details

Deakin University is collecting your passport information to enable it to confirm your identity in the application process. refer to the Privacy and Data Protection Statement below for more information.

Nationality / Country of CitizenshipRequired *

Scanned colour copy of passport identification pageRequired *

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Step 7Course Fees

I understand that I am responsible for ensuring payment of all fees and charges associated with this programme and that the course fees cover:

Tuition fees.
Access to distance learning materials and e-learning platform.
Teaching and assessment.
Coaching and mentoring (for the duration of the course and only in the intensive units).
A Graduate Certificate in Humanitarian Leadership (on successful completion).

I agree with the above declarationRequired *

Yes

Step 8Scholarships

The Women in Humanitarian Action Scholarship is available for women enrolled in the Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership. The scholarships have been established as part of the IKEA Foundation’s investment in the Centre for Humanitarian Leadership’s initiative to support access to ongoing education for women.

The Deakin Humanitarian Leadership Scholarships have been established by Deakin University to support students undertaking the Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership.

The scholarships provide successful applicants with a contribution of between 50–100 percent of their course and university amenities fees for the Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership. Preference will be given to citizens from countries below 0.85 on the Human Development Index of the United Nations Development Program and applicants offered a Tier 1 place (see course fees). Scholarships will be awarded for AHL701 and AHL702 or AHL703 and AHL704 or for all four units.

To be eligible you must:

Be an applicant for the A540 Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership
Committed to enrol in two units in consecutive study periods to achieve course completion
Provide an introductory statement about your goals for study and what it means to receive the scholarship.

Special Conditions: Students must successfully complete each enrolled credit point to remain eligible for the scholarship – AHL701, AHL702, AHL703 and AHL704. Students must enrol in, and remain enrolled in, all four units to remain eligible for the scholarship. If a student defers their enrolment they will lose the ongoing scholarship but can re-apply for the scholarship again on re-commencement.

Complete an impact statement either during the duration of the scholarship or on completion of the Course.

I wish to apply for this scholarship

I have read and agree to the eligibility criteria and special conditions.

Introductory statement about your goals for study and what it means to receive the scholarship:

Step 9Confirmation

Student Confidentiality Agreement and Code of Conduct Declaration

Demonstrating integrity and respect for others is a fundamental component of the Humanitarian Leadership Programme / Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership curriculum.

Students are expected to be familiar with and adhere to the Deakin University Student Code of Conduct.

In addition, students are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates personal and professional integrity and respect for staff, other students and the future of the course.

1. Integrity and appropriate behaviour

1.1 Students must be honest, fair and trustworthy in their interactions with faculty and staff of the Humanitarian Leadership Programme / Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership, its partners and with other students. This includes accurately representing interactions with other students, providing meaningful and constructive feedback, and acknowledging the value of ideas and opinions of others.

1.2 Students must show respect in their interactions with faculty and staff of the Humanitarian Leadership Programme / Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership, its partners and with other students, irrespective of gender, age, culture, ethnicity, social and economic status, sexual preferences and beliefs.

1.3 Students must use appropriate language in all verbal and written communication, including online communication. They must not communicate in a manner that is aggressive, hostile, derogatory or demeaning toward other students or staff.

1.4 Behaviour in teaching and learning activities should not disrupt the learning opportunities of other students.

2 Respect the privacy of other students and staff

2.1 The Humanitarian Leadership Programme / Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership, encourages students and faculty to reflect on and share their professional experiences. Students are expected to contribute to all group learning activities in a manner consistent with the self- directed learning and collaborative learning principles which underpin the Deakin curriculum.

2.2 Within the learning environment, other students may trust you with personal and private information that they would not otherwise divulge. Some of this may relate to situations they have faced in their workplace and which could potentially damage the reputation of the student or their past or present employer.

2.3 Any personal or professional information disclosed throughout the course is to be treated with sensitivity and respect. It is a breach of confidentiality to discuss the details of such information outside the confines of the online simulation units or the course, or to use such information in a way which could damage the reputation or career of another student.

2.4 Any significant breach of this instruction will attract disciplinary action and possible exclusion from the course.

3 Course Structure and Content

3.1 You are encouraged to discuss your general experiences on the Humanitarian Leadership Programme / Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership with external audiences (for example,colleagues, supervisors, friends). Discussions such as these are beneficial to the course and have contributed to the strength of its reputation. Many graduates are strong advocates for the course, and encourage their own team members and colleagues to apply.

3.2 However, the Humanitarian Leadership Programme / Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership includes practical learning activities such as exercises and simulations which offer greater opportunity for learning if the details of the exercise are not known to the student in advance.

3.3 We ask that you do not disclose detailed information regarding the unit timetables, the narrative of any scenarios or simulation exercises, and the details of any assessments in the units.

3.4 Particular care should be taken when discussing the course with potential future students, or in professional settings where staff members of humanitarian agencies are gathered. This may have a negative impact on the learning experience of future students, and may damage or compromise the integrity of the course.

I agree with the above declarationRequired *

I have read and understood the above information and the Deakin University Student Code of Conduct and I agree to adhere to these. This applies to the full duration of my enrolment in the Humanitarian Leadership Programme / Graduate Certificate of Humanitarian Leadership.

Privacy and Data Protection

Deakin University collects your personal information from you directly by way of this application form and will collect your personal information from your employer and/or your nominated referees, as noted above.

This information will primarily be used to assess your eligibility for admission into Deakin and selection into the Graduate Certificate in Humanitarian Leadership course. If your application is successful, your information will be used to offer you a place on a course and to administer your acceptance or refusal of that place.

You should also expect Deakin to use your personal information to:

provide you with additional information related to your application for admission (e.g. about fees, scholarships, course requirements)
offer you advice and access to student services prior to your enrolment
determine your eligibility for scholarships, bursaries or similar awards
give you information on additional opportunities for studying at Deakin
help Deakin with marketing and fundraising initiatives
conduct planning and quality assessment activities
invite you to participate in surveys or research.

As part of the selection process, Deakin will disclose your personal information to the extent necessary to verify your qualifications or experience.

On admission into Deakin, the personal information collected in the application process will form part of your student record and will be managed in accordance with Deakin's Information Privacy Statement for Students located at https://www.deakin.edu.au/students/enrolment-fees-and-money/enrolments/student-information-privacy. Please note that your academic results and performance will only be provided to you, and will not be disclosed to your employer, even if they are providing you with a scholarship, without your consent.

Privacy and Data Protection ConsentRequired *

I acknowledge that I have read and accept the Information Privacy Statement for Students

Collection Statement

Deakin University manages personal information it holds, including requests by individuals for access to their personal information, in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 (Vic) and the Health Records Act 2001 (Vic).You have a right to gain access to your personal information held by the University. Information about Deakin’s privacy practices is available at http://www.deakin.edu.au/footer/privacy . You may obtain further information about privacy at Deakin by contacting the Privacy Officer at (03) 5227 8524 or at privacy@deakin.edu.au

Additional Information for Applicants located in the EU

Deakin University manages personal information under the authority of the Deakin University Act 2009 (Vic). It also has a legitimate interest in the processing of personal information to determine eligibility for admission into its courses and, when admitted, to manage an individual's relationship with the University.

The University’s Privacy Officer, Shirley Rooney, is the Data Protection Officer for the purposes of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) OJ L 119/1, 4.5.2016 (GDPR). The Data Protection Officer may be contracted at (03) 5227 8524 or at privacy@deakin.edu.au

As a resident of the European Union you have rights under section 3 of the GDPR. You may exercise your rights as a data subject in the following manner:

Access: you may receive a copy of the personal information held by Deakin about you.
Correction: you may request correction of the personal information Deakin holds about you.
Objection to Processing: you may object to processing if you demonstrate that Deakin's processing of your personal information impacts on your fundamental rights and freedoms (as contemplated by the GDPR). Your objection to processing may be denied if Deakin is able to demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds to process personal information which override those rights and freedoms.
Suspension of Processing: you may request that Deakin suspend the processing of your personal information if: a) you want Deakin to establish the data's accuracy before processing it; b) Deakin's use of the data is unlawful but you do not want it erased from Deakin's records; c) you need Deakin to hold the data to enable you to establish, exercise or defend legal claims; or d) you have objected to Deakin's use of your data but Deakin is in the process of verifying if it has overriding legitimate grounds to use it.
Transfer to you or to a third party: if we hold your personal information in an electronic format (e,g. a database), we will provide it to you, or a third party in a structured commonly used, machine-readable format.
Withdrawing consent: if Deakin processes your personal information based solely on your consent, you may withdraw that consent, however Deakin may not be able to continue to provide you with certain goods or services. If your withdrawal of consent relates to marketing material please follow the unsubscribe processes located at http://www.deakin.edu.au/footer/privacy .

Final Declaration

I have obtained Line Manager and Director approval to participate in this course (if applicable).

I understand that aspects of the programme may be psychologically demanding, and I am prepared to be personally challenged.

Parts of this course involve online simulated exercises similar that of a first phase humanitarian response and I understand that this may be uncomfortable, create a stressful environment, and that I may be out of contact with family, friends and my employer for periods of time during the online simulation units.

I understand that this is a University level programme that will require a MINIMUM of 10 hours of study per week for units AHL701 and AHL703.

I commit to engage with the learning programme including attending, in full, all mandatory distance learning activities.

I acknowledge that I am only eligible for IKEA Foundation Grant Support for one attempt at course completion.

I agree with the above declarationRequired *

Yes

Signed (Please Enter Your Initials)Required *

Date (DD/MM/YY)Required *

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