Graduate Diploma in Ageing

The Graduate Diploma in Ageing (GD-AGEING) is a nested award within the Master of Ageing course.The GD-AGEING requires completion of a total of 100 points of study and is structured to suit individual needs and study preferences.The GD-AGEING structure requires the completion of an integrated suite of 4 core subjects (50 points), along with a choice of four elective subjects (50 points).

The GD-AGEING will not offer the opportunity to pursue the capstone subjects offered in the full 150 points Master of Ageing course.Advanced standing up to 25 points may be awarded on entry into the GD-AGEING course as a result of post-graduate coursework in the ageing field.

Hence, all students must complete a minimum of 75 points of study to be awarded the GD-AGEING.

Course structure

FOUR core subjects and FOUR elective subjects

Entry requirements

1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

• an undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent; and
• at least two years of documented relevant professional work experience.

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

• prior academic performance; and
• professional work experience.

3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university's English language requirements for postgraduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required.

Notes. (a) Successful applicants with

1. an undergraduate degree and a minimum of two years of documented relevant work experience, and having achieved post-graduate coursework in the ageing field OR
2. an undergraduate degree and a minimum of five years of documented relevant work experience may be granted up to 25 points advanced standing for the Graduate Diploma in Ageing.

(b) All core subjects are taught online and students are able to achieve the full masters degree online.

The Graduate Diploma in Ageing is not registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions. It is only available to international students via distance learning.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Description, Course Objectives and Generic Skills of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website.

Intended learning outcomes

• Describe and appraise systems, structures and policies in Australia and other countries that address ageing;
• Describe and critically access strategies aimed to promote healthy and productive ageing across the lifespan (i.e. legislation, policy and community development);
• Articulate the ways in which age, gender, ethnicity and Indigenous status, society, culture, geography, the environment, disability and socio-economic status influence the ageing experience;
• Identify and discuss current and key challenges in ageing from a global perspective;
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of the ageing experience from conceptual and practical dimensions of the course to develop solutions to complex ageing issues.