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The Graduate Diploma in Science is a springboard from undergraduate into higher research degrees. Whether you want to step up to a Masters degree, or go all the way with a PhD, the one-year degree is a training pathway for entry into scientific research courses. As part of the Graduate Diploma in Science, you undertake a research project in a specialised area of science, under the guidance and supervision of an academic staff member who is expert in your selected area. You will be part of a science faculty that is top ranked in Australia in terms of scientific output (SCImago World Report 2013). Our reputation for scientific excellence attracts the best researchers and significant research funding, creating an outstanding learning environment for the next generation of scientists and global leaders. If you choose to continue with research, the Graduate Diploma in Science will give you excellent preparation to embark on the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). If you don’t, your research experience will give you a competitive edge and enhanced employment opportunities, both in Australia and overseas.

The Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Counselling offers career expansion for students wishing to add to their existing qualifications in social sciences or health sciences. You will be qualified to provide vocational evaluation, vocational counselling, and case management in workers compensation settings as a rehabilitation counsellor. The aim of rehabilitation counselling is to assist people with disabilities or disadvantage to attain maximum participation in employment and community life through appropriate assessment, counselling, service provision and support.During this course, you will study: vocational development and counselling, applied psychosocial and medical rehabilitation, case management, client assessment and job placement, work injury and worker's compensation, and rehabilitation philosophy.You will have the opportunity to experience your chosen career path via clinical fieldwork placements in workers compensation and rehabilitation settings. Why study with us?How will you learn?The course is offered on campus and by distance/ online. Who should study this course?Health and non-health graduates who are looking to gain the skills required for professional practice as a rehabilitation counsellor.Learn more about studying health sciences at Sydney.

The University of Sydney School of Public Health programs focus on the prevention of illness and the promotion of health.Learning opportunities are aimed at developing the essential knowledge and skills required for practitioners in public health - including the effective management of community health problems to improve conditions and outcomes.Medical and non-medical graduates who are passionate about working to see improvements in community health programs through strategy and management.Find out what we look for in a Public Health applicant.Completion of this Graduate Diploma program can be used as credit towards a Masters degree.Completion of this Graduate Diploma program can be used as credit towards a Masters degree.

Gain a critical and multidisciplinary perspective on the global, national and local levels of a rapidly changing policy environment, with growing public scrutiny, shrinking resources, and new trans-boundary challenges through the Graduate Diploma in Public Policy.Explore the opportunities and constraints stemming from political, social, economic, civil and technological factors at both the national and global levels. During this course, you will study migration, corruption, crisis management, governance and the environment. The course also brings together theoretical insights from public policy, with examples from the political world.The degree is designed for those working or looking to work in government and the public sector, and for those working in non-government or private sector bodies who seek a better understanding of the role of government in public policy making. Based within the University's Department of Government and International Relations, you will study electives such as international relations, comparative politics and Australian politics, gaining a deeper understanding of policy design and implementation.

This degree will equip you with the latest skills required for the dynamic world of book, magazine, digital and online publishing. You will receive both professional training with direct vocational applications, as well as a scholarly approach to the history of publishing, its cultural significance and changing directions.Through this course you will study book, magazine and online editing, manuscript preparation, making magazines, print and website production, publication design, the book production and publishing business and marketing.The course is taught by industry professionals with extensive experience in book, magazine and online publishing, as well as leading scholars in the field. You can tailor this course to suit your career objectives. You are invited to consult with the degree director to gain guidance on the best electives to suit your career goals. Study with future colleagues and make essential industry connections.

Learn to help people improve their performance with a Graduate Diploma in Coaching Psychology. Providing a solid grounding in theory and practice, this unique course will give you the skills to enhance productivity and quality of life of individuals, organisations and the broader community.The Graduate Diploma in Coaching Psychology teaches the applied science of human performance enhancement and coaching. This unique one-year course is a rare opportunity to be part of the fast growing and relatively new field of coaching psychology, which seeks to enhance human performance in work, relationships and life in general. Coaching psychology is an applied positive psychology course and sits at the intersection of counselling, clinical and organisational psychology. This program provides you with a sound grounding in the theoretical and methodological aspects of coaching psychology and teaches fundamental applied coaching skills. Our main focus is on coaching in business and organisational settings. The program aims to give you the knowledge to be a skilled coach, capable of coaching in an extensive variety of settings and with a wide range of clients including executive, management and personal coaching. The Coaching Psychology program comprises the Master course, which offers the full range of subjects, and the Diploma and Certificate courses, which allow students to enrol in a subset of these units. The Coaching Psychology program at the University of Sydney is one of the few postgraduate qualifications worldwide in coaching psychology. The Coaching Psychology Unit at Sydney is recognised as a world leader in the development of both coaching theory and its real world application. Ensuring students receive the best available training, coaching psychology is taught by practising coaching psychologists, and training and management consultants, all of whom have extensive experience in their specialised fields and many of whom have international reputations. The programs offer leading edge training in the theory and practice of coaching.

This program will help you develop the skills and expertise you need for a rewarding career in accounting. Based on our Master of Professional Accounting, but requiring fewer units of study, you will start to develop the knowledge and expertise to future-proof your career.The Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting will expose you to the broad organisational, regulatory, market and technological contexts in which accountants operate. You will pursue advanced learning in professional practice, the theory that underpins it and the people skills that make accounting information most effective.This course will enhance your career and enable you to progress to the Master of Professional Accounting.

The Graduate Diploma in Project Management will equip you with the skills you need to manage complex projects. It will complement your on-the-job training and provide you with the fundamental methodologies, modelling and analytical skills for the design and implementation of projects across a wide range of fields such as infrastructure, mining, manufacturing, IT, finance, law and various types of consultancy projects.This a streamlined program based on the Master of Project Management and is an excellent option if you are seeking a shorter period of study than that required for the master's program, but still need a solid grounding in your chosen field. You can study full-time for one year, or the part-time equivalent. If you successfully complete eight units of study with a credit average, you may progress to the Master of Project Management.

If you enrol in the Graduate Diploma in Project Leadership you may apply to upgrade your award to the Master of Project Leadership if you maintain a credit average (65 percent or above).

Please note: there will not be an intake for this degree from Semester 1 2021.The Graduate Diploma in Primary Health Care Nursing is tailored specifically for registered nurses working or intending to work in primary health care. You will develop the specialist knowledge and skills required to practise effectively within complex primary healthcare settings, focusing on the health needs of individuals, families and communities, and the importance of providing accessible and equitable healthcare.Our postgraduate nursing degrees are designed for registered nurses who are looking to build their professional practice capabilities and advance to a leadership role in nursing.