Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs

Whether you are looking to broaden your awareness or build on your professional skill set, the Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs will expand your knowledge in these areas.

You will be introduced to modern issues, research and interventions in the Australian alcohol and other drug fields, with particular reference to the Northern Territory.

You can choose to study this diploma either on campus at Casuarina (internally) or online (externally).

Common Units(2 units) - 20cp

Common units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.

CUC107

CUC106

CUC100

Common Units

Core Units(4 units) - 40cp

Compulsory Core units totalling 40 credit points as detailed below.

PSY140

PSY141

AOD201

AOD301

Specialist Elective(2 units) - 20cp

Units totalling 20 credit points selected from the list of available units detailed below.

PSY115

PSY143

PSY209

PSY340

- 80cp

Total Credit Points

Admission requirements are met by one of the following: Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*. Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher. Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma. Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications. Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010). Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course. Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience. * After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.