The Postgraduate Diploma in Policy and Applied Social Research course will help build your skills in policy development and applied social research. This course is ideal for anyone looking to further their education and training. As a student of this program you will gain an in-depth education of the concepts and the practical skills involved in areas including:

• qualitative and basic quantitative social research methods
• research design and evaluation
• reflective and critical social analysis of contemporary policy issues, social policy and the policy process.

How will this course advance my career?

Completion of this course will boost your employment opportunities with community-based organisations, NGOs, government policy agencies, trade unions, local government, marketing and social research organisations, and private consultancy. Many current students already work in social research jobs at community organisations, in government and in the private sector.

This program is also beneficial for those seeking to begin their careers in social research, policy analysis and planning, social and community services, human services, public opinion, journalism, and social justice and social policy.

How else will I benefit from this postgraduate diploma?

• Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Policy and Applied Social Research from Macquarie University, as if you had studied on campus.
• Flexible study: studying by correspondence means you study on your terms – at a time and place that suits you.
• Government financial support available through FEE-HELP.

Areas of study

As part of the Postgraduate Diploma in Policy and Applied Social Research program you will study units in the following areas:

• Developing social policy
• Work and employment
• Social care and human services
• Economy and society
• Qualitative methods
• Doing social survey research

Eligibility

You will need a relevant undergraduate degree to enrol in this course. International students require an IELTS of 6.5.

Depending on the units you choose to study, you can graduate with a Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma OR Master’s Degree in Public Health. Read on for more.

About this course

The Master of Public Health course is a multidisciplinary health program designed for public health practitioners and those wishing to develop their skills and knowledge in public health. As a student of this course, you will complete a number of core units covering a broad range of public health topics as well as a specialised research project in one major discipline.

On completion of this program you will have the education and training to be able to critically evaluate public health issues and public health information, provide effective and targeted public health communication, understand the impact of inequalities and social disadvantage on individual and community health, develop effective self-management and learning programs, conduct ethically appropriate research, and use the relevant technologies.

How will this course advance my career?

The Master of Public Health degree is a globally recognised qualification for health professionals who wish to further their education and advance their careers in this important field.

How else will I benefit from this master’s degree?

• Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Master of Public Health from Curtin University, as if you had studied on campus.
• Flexible study: studying by correspondence means you study on your terms – at a time and place that suits you.
• Government financial support available through FEE-HELP.

Areas of study

You will have the opportunity to specialise in the following areas:

• Public health
• Health promotion
• Environmental health
• Nutrition
• Applied epidemiology and biostatistics

Shorter programs

If you choose not to study the entire Master of Public Health degree you may be able to complete an alternative qualification. This is beneficial for students who need to develop a specialisation or prefer not to commit to the whole study period.

Depending on the units studied, you can exit with a:

• Graduate Certificate in Public Health
• Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health

Depending on the units you study, you can graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health or a Master of Forensic Mental Health. Read on for more.

About this course

As a student of the Master of Forensic Mental Health course, you will further your education and gain an understanding of the many complex issues involved in forensic mental health: legislation, administration, policy and practice, professional ethics and accountability, delivery of forensic mental health services, risk assessment and risk management, clinical assessment and the treatment and management of forensic mental health patients.

How will this course advance my career?

As a graduate of the Master of Forensic Mental Health program, you will be a professionally recognised forensic mental health specialist with an advanced level of expertise. This course is appropriate for those working in, or intending to work in, the field of forensic mental health, and for professionals in related areas such as corrections, community and family services, and disability services.

How else will I benefit from this master’s degree?

• Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Master of Forensic Mental Health from Griffith University, as if you had studied on campus.
• Flexible study: studying by correspondence means you study on your terms – at a time and place that suits you.
• Government financial support available through FEE-HELP.

Areas of study

You will have the opportunity to specialise in the following areas:

• Policies, legislation and administration
• History of thinking, policy and practice
• Professional ethics and accountability
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Clinical assessment, treatment and management

Eligibility

To study this course you will require an undergraduate degree in Psychology, Nursing, Criminology, Social work or other mental health-related discipline.

Shorter programs

If you choose not to study the entire Master of Forensic Mental Health degree you may be able to complete an alternative qualification. This is beneficial for students who need to develop a specialisation or prefer not to commit to the whole study period.

Depending on the units studied, you can exit with a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Mental Health.

Depending on the units studied, you can graduate with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Integrated Human Studies. Read on for more.

About this course

Studying the Graduate Diploma in Integrated Human Studies program offered by the University of Western Australia allows you to thoroughly explore the complexity of the human condition. You will gain an education in human origins, history, biology, cultures and society. You will also explore the influence of historical and future technological change on human wellbeing and global sustainability and form an understanding of the impact of humans on the environment.

How will this course advance my career?

Studying this course through Open Universities Australia will give you the education and training to promote human wellbeing within a sustainable environment. With climate change a topical issue, this course will give you the skills to contribute to the efforts to lead society towards a sustainable way of life.

You will learn generic skills of rationalising, analysing and problem solving that can be adapted to any workplace. This course structure is interdisciplinary and future-focused to complement your existing degrees and give you a competitive edge in the job market.

How else will I benefit from this graduate diploma?

• Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Graduate Diploma in Integrated Human Studies from the University of Western Australia, as if you had studied on campus.
• Flexible study: studying by correspondence means you study on your terms – at a time and place that suits you.
• Government financial support available through FEE-HELP.

Eligibility

For academic entrance, you will require a 3-year undergraduate degree or equivalent recognised by the University of Western Australia.

English Language Competence (ELC): to be eligible for admission to UWA, you must demonstrate satisfactory performance in a UWA-approved test of English.

Shorter programs

If you choose not to study the entire Graduate Diploma in Integrated Human Studies you may be able to complete an alternative qualification. This is beneficial for students who need to develop a specialisation or prefer not to commit to the whole study period.

Depending on the units studied, you can exit with a Graduate Certificate in Integrated Human Studies.

Depending on the units you study, you can graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Rural Science or a Graduate Diploma in Rural Science. Read on for more.

About this course

With food security, climate change and developments in agricultural technology becoming increasingly pressing issues, the demand for highly trained agricultural scientists both in Australia and worldwide is growing.

For those of you with a background in the sciences, the Graduate Diploma in Rural Science program will give you an extensive education in all aspects of agricultural science, such as agronomy, animal science, soil science and land management. You will study core units in agricultural science and then select a major in either plant science or animal science.

How will this course advance my career?

Completion of this course will open up opportunities in advisory roles in agricultural extension and property management, working with State Departments, primary industry and private consultants to provide specific advice on scientific, technical and economic matters.

How else will I benefit from this graduate diploma?

• Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Graduate Diploma in Rural Science from the University of New England, as if you had studied on campus.
• Flexible study: studying by correspondence means you study on your terms – at a time and place that suits you.
• Government financial support available through FEE-HELP.
• Four-day intensive residential schools at the Armidale NSW campus will give you hands-on training.

Areas of study

You will have the opportunity to specialise in the following areas:

• Soil science
• Animal science
• Agronomy
• Land management

On-campus component

Each unit in the program will have a four-day intensive residential school training component at the Armidale NSW campus of UNE.

Eligibility

Students are assumed to have a basic education in chemistry, biology and mathematics. You will also need a relevant undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution.

Shorter programs

If you choose not to study the entire Graduate Diploma in Rural Science you may be able to complete an alternative qualification. This is beneficial for students who need to develop a specialisation or prefer not to commit the whole study period.

Depending on the units studied, you can exit with a:

• Graduate Certificate in Rural Science