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The Paris Agreement on climate change, growing world populations and limited fossil fuel resources have all created increased demand for renewable energy. How we increase supply, and integrate renewable energy into the current energy supply sector is driving the demand for professionals with climate change skills across the Asia Pacific region and Australia to serve as leaders of the emerging "green" economy.Develop the critical skills needed for the energy and carbon industries, and apply them to the challenges of global environmental and social change. Our industry-focussed units will equip you with skills such as energy auditing, carbon accounting, designing renewable energy systems, preparing energy policy briefs for government and developing corporate carbon management strategies.Successful completion of this course provides a clear pathway to the final year of the Master of Renewable and Sustainable Energy degree.7 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma in Energy and Carbon Studies at MurdochMurdoch University has been at the forefront of energy teaching and research since 1975 and offers the most comprehensive suite of postgraduate course on energy and carbon studies within Australia. Study on your own terms with flexible full or part-time study - all units are offered completely online, allowing you to upskill while you are working. The course has been developed in conjunction with energy and carbon consultants, so you’ll graduate with the skills needed by industry. Learn from industry and academia experts who have research expertise in renewable energy system design and performance, energy efficient buildings and transport, sustainable energy development, Smart Cities, climate change risk assessments, carbon neutral strategies, energy storage, and biomass technology. Take advantage of our teaching and research facilities, including our renewable energy outdoor test area for research and development on solar photovoltaic technology, solar thermal power, wind turbines, hybrid systems and micro-grid technology. Our research findings are incorporated into the course materials, so you’ll learn the latest knowledge in the industry as soon as it’s available. Our graduates are held in high esteem by government agencies and organisations all over the world. They have secured jobs with the United Nations, the Red Cross, Western Power, GHD, AECOM, Rio Tinto, GE, and Honeywell among others.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:energy auditing and reporting carbon accounting and reporting developing corporate energy and carbon management strategies analysing energy policy and writing policy briefs for government designing renewable energy systems.Your careerThis course is designed to provide graduate training for Australian and international professionals working, or wishing to work, in the areas of renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate change or environmental management.You could expect to gain employment in the following industries and organisations:power generation renewable energy manufacturing and installation government departments international aid economic regulatory authorities energy efficiency and environmental consultancies carbon accounting energy and environmental consultancies university and private industry research organisations local councils.Professional recognitionSuccessful completion of the unit PEN590 Energy Systems gives you provisional accreditation by the Clean Energy Council for design of stand-alone photovoltaic systems.

The welfare and protection of people in the workplace from incidents such as accidents, explosions, fires, and generally health-threatening conditions is the responsibility of industry and government agencies. Their role is to avoid costs for individuals, workplaces and the entire nation. This has created a huge demand for professionals with qualifications in Safety Science, as employers are hiring staff to manage and minimise such risks. Experts in this expanding field range from social scientists to engineers.In this course, you’ll cover the disciplines of science, safety, health and environment and will gain a valuable insight into engineering, systems analysis, management, human relations and communications. This will equip you with the cutting-edge knowledge pertinent to understanding the behavioural-based safety and risk management policies.You’ll also develop the essential employment requirements that businesses demand of OSH professionals, such as knowledge of process safety and engineering concepts to improve safety culture, behavioural-based safety and change management principles.5 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma in Safety Science at MurdochThe 2019 Good Universities Guide has ranked Murdoch first in Australia for teaching quality and overall experience for engineering and first in Western Australia for graduate salary, learning resources, student support and full-time employment for engineering. Study on your own terms – with the option to study full-time or part-time, you can upskill whilst you’re still earning. Specialise your degree depending on your area of focus and career goals. Learn from industry experts who have research expertise in biosafety and in handling of hazardous chemicals. Take advantage of our scholarships, such as the Murdoch University Academic Excellence Award.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:fire and explosion safety electrical and chemical process safety work and well being chemistry of combustion safety in mining industry.Your careerThis course is designed for working professionals who wish to advance their career in this growing field. It also provides the opportunity for recent graduates to gain post-graduate qualifications in Safety Science and enhance their employment opportunities.Careers could include:industrial or government organisations occupational safety and health building surveyors or certifiers and fire service firms industrial hygiene and occupational hygiene fire prevention and protection system and product safety.

If you’re passionate about a profession that focuses on keeping people moving and helping to improve quality of life, this postgraduate course will give you the qualification you need to register as an accredited Exercise Physiologist.Develop, implement and manage physical activity and behavioural programs for healthy clients and clients living with a range of chronic conditions, as you explore how exercise can improve health and wellbeing.Learn about the delivery of exercise, lifestyle and behavioural modification programs to help prevent and manage chronic diseases and injury, and have a unique opportunity to fill the void between acute care and long-term management of people living with health conditions.This course will extend your knowledge of the structure and function of the human body, following on from completion of a relevant Bachelor’s degree. You’ll be able to apply this knowledge to a range of clinical populations.Note – this course is not accepting applications for the following study periods in 2019: Trimester 2, Semester 2 and Trimester 3. Apply now to study Clinical Exercise Physiology in Trimester 1, starting 13 January 2020.5 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Exercise Physiology at MurdochThe discipline of exercise science at Murdoch University is ranked in the top 100 in the Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments (2017-2018). Build your skills in a supportive learning environment. This is a capped course, with selective intake and smaller class sizes that will allow you to work closely with lecturers and benefit from their skills and experience. Gain practical experience working within public and private health care settings. Learn in purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities that include a dedicated exercise physiology laboratory, a rehabilitation and strength and conditioning laboratory, and a performance laboratory complete with a 3D motion capture system and a 50-metre running track. Develop hands-on experience working alongside health professionals and accredited Exercise Physiologists with a year-long industry placement.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:neuromuscular rehabilitation assessment and techniques metabolic condition diagnosis, prevention and rehabilitation cardiopulmonary assessment and rehabilitation the role of exercise in various clinical populations research skills in clinical exercise physiology.Your careerPursue a variety of roles in both public and private health care environments, sports academies, institutes of sports, sports science labs and professional and amateur sporting clubs. When combined with your undergraduate Exercise Science degree, careers could include:Accredited Exercise Physiologist Accredited Sports and Exercise Scientist Sports Development Officer Strength and Conditioning Coach Sport and Recreation Officer.You could work in a range of industries including the private sector, universities, and government institutions.Professional recognitionUpon successful completion of the course, you are eligible to apply to become an Accredited Exercise Physiologist. A benefit of this accreditation is you are eligible for both Medicare and Private Health Rebates.

For political, economic, environmental and cultural reasons, Japan and Indonesia will play an increasingly important role in contemporary global change. The Australian Government is seeking to make study in Asia a ‘rite of passage’, to enable Australians to develop a deep and engaged knowledge of the countries and languages of Asia.This qualification is the only course in Australia that offers a full year in-country experience for postgraduate credit. It is designed for students interested in developing an advanced knowledge of an Asian language, through a program of study at universities in Japan or Indonesia. This qualification requires full-time study overseas for two semesters.Immersed in the language every day for a full year, you will develop your Japanese or Indonesian skills to an advanced level. You can also study a variety of subjects such as the literature, media, religion, history, politics, economics, sociology and anthropology of Japan or Indonesia. These areas combined will make you a specialist of Japan or Indonesia with a wealth of knowledge of the region and personal networks in the community.Note – as teaching of this course is conducted at Murdoch’s partner universities in Japan and Indonesia, it takes several months to process institutional arrangements. You will therefore need to apply well in advance before your intended commencement of this course.AQF Level 7 (bachelor) degree with 3 years of study in the relevant Asian language or equivalent is required to apply for this course.3 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma in Asian Language (in-country) at MurdochThis qualification is the only course in Australia that offers a full year in-country experience for postgraduate credit. Open up your global career opportunities by learning an Asian language. Study at one of our partner universities in Indonesia or Japan. You could study in Tokyo, Kyoto, Hyogo, Osaka, Yogyakarta or Bandung.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:advanced knowledge of the language (Japanese or Indonesian) understanding the culture and society of Japan or Indonesia, both traditional and contemporary understanding history, politics, economics and religions in Japan or Indonesia.Your careerThis course will serve the career development needs of those seeking to work in areas such as teaching, foreign affairs, law, public service, hospitality, business, and journalism that require a broad interdisciplinary background in the Asian cultural, political and economic context.Careers could include:Language Teacher Tourism Operator International Liaison Officer Public Servant Foreign Correspondent or Journalist.Professional RecognitionSeparate professional accreditation as an interpreter and/or translator is available through application to and testing by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).

Learn the essential practical, theoretical and technical skills necessary for digital communication. You’ll learn the core communication areas of social media strategy, search engine optimisation, digital content strategy and web analytics.Throughout this project-based course you'll cover all aspects of a web communication campaign, from developing digital personae to pitching ideas to a client. You’ll learn how web communication works in business, society and in the political realm, while learning how to plan social media and digital communication campaigns for different target audiences.Develop your knowledge in web communication strategy, digital platforms (such as websites and social media) and data analysis so that you can maximise your opportunities and reach in this continually changing professional landscape. This course has a very practical focus and you will learn through doing.8 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma in Web Communication at MurdochPut theory into practice with professional placements through our Work Integrated Learning program where you could have the opportunity to take on real projects with real clients through our on campus consultancy, MESH. As part of your studies you’ll take on an advanced web communication project either as an industry internship or self-directed project. This course is projects-based, meaning you will have a hands-on learning experience and learn through doing. You’ll work with real life clients and be supervised by industry professionals. Be taught by leading academics and tutors with local, national and international industry experience. Looking to continue on and complete a Master? You could use the units completed in this course as credits towards the Master of Communication. Choose full-time, part-time, on-campus or online options to help you fit study into your working life. If you’re an international student, you’ll need to study full-time to meet your visa requirements. Most of our classes take place after work hours during the week, starting after 4.30pm, or on weekends. Take advantage of free workshops and seminars to help you with writing, statistics and data analysis, ethics, how to run surveys and research as a postgraduate student.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:issues management – critical and ethical issues in communication web strategy strategic communication web research and planning social media analysis.Your careerThis course will prepare you to work across just about any industry or business engaging with the web and social media.Careers could include:Digital Communication Officer SEO Strategist Digital and Content Manager Social Media Strategist Web Data Analyst.Communication stretches across all business and industry so you could find yourself working in government, private enterprise or for a NGO.

This course is ideal for practising professionals who wish to update their existing qualifications and/or enhance their skills in the areas of electrical power, process control, instrumentation and/or industrial computer systems engineering.Depending on your area of focus and career goals you can select an area of specialisation to help develop the skills you need as practising professional.A focus on electrical power and industrial computer systems engineering will provide you with skills and knowledge of power system components and the effects of distributed resources, such as rooftop photovoltaic and energy storage, and demand response on power delivery networks. You’ll also learn about the use and application of computing technologies in the operation of modern energy systems, industrial plants, manufacturing processes and material processing industries.A focus on Instrumentation Control and Industrial Computer Systems will provide you with skills and knowledge of classical and advanced control systems concepts. You’ll use engineering software packages to model and simulate processes. You’ll also learn how to design and implement appropriate control systems and evaluate the performance of those systems in our Instrumentation and Control laboratory.Successful completion of this course provides a clear pathway into the second year of the Master of Engineering.7 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma in Engineering at MurdochThe 2019 Good Universities Guide has ranked Murdoch first in Australia for teaching quality and overall experience for engineering and first in Western Australia for graduate salary, learning resources, student support and full-time employment for engineering. Study on your own terms with flexible full or part-time study. Specialise your degree depending on your area of focus and career goals. Learn from industry experts who have research expertise in instrumentation and control engineering, industrial computer systems engineering, renewable and electrical power engineering. Benefit from hands-on learning by exploring state-of-the art technologies, including programmable logic controllers (PLC), supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA) as used by industry. Our laboratory facilities will give the opportunity to design and test industrial control systems and gain hands-on experiences in programming, networking and interfacing to instruments. Take advantage of our scholarships, such as the Murdoch University Academic Excellence Award.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:computer-based measurement and control power systems modelling and analysis power electronics continuous and discrete time systems control systems and process dynamics programmable logic controllers (PLC).Your careerThis course will enhance your engineering knowledge and skills to prepare you for a range of careers in manufacturing, medical, mining, processing energy supply, communications, electronics, computer systems and defence-related industries.Careers could include:Electrical Engineer Control and lnstrumentation Engineer Control Systems Engineer Functional Safety Engineer Industrial Network Engineer Systems Assurance Engineer Energy Systems Designer.Professional recognitionThis course is designed to maintain and/or further the needs of Continuing Professional Education of Engineers in the areas of electrical power, instrumentation and control and/or industrial computer systems engineering.

Caring for the spiritual needs of people in a variety of life situations has become increasingly important in contemporary society. As a result, chaplains are now found in schools, hospitals, prisons, aged care, and many work places. This qualification provides an academic and practical foundation for meeting the challenges of working as a chaplain across a range of contexts.Not all students who study chaplaincy are religious themselves; all you need is an inquiring mind and passion to learn more about the significance and impact of religion in the world around us.3 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma of Chaplaincy at MurdochClasses are taught by internationally recognised experts and researchers in their respective fields. Flexible study options: Study full-time or part-time, in internal and external modes. (Full-time if you’re an international student). Looking to continue on and complete a masters in as little as 18 months? We offer a 1.5 year Master of Chaplaincy where you can use the units completed in this course as credit.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:spirituality pastoral care ethics Old and New Testament studies chaplaincy in theory and practice.Your careerAs a graduate of this course, you will be attractive to potential employers due to having experienced the breadth of a university degree. This course will enhance your qualifications and open opportunities for you to work as a chaplain in schools, hospitals, prisons, aged care and a variety of other workplaces.Careers could include:School Chaplain Religious Education Teacher.

Recent significant changes to global climate change policy has meant a shift to a broader range of adaption and mitigation practices to counter climate change. This is driving a demand for professionals with climate change skills across the Asia Pacific region and in Australia.Choose to specialise in Climate Change Management or Energy, Emissions and Environment as part of your course. The Climate Change Management specialisation will give you advanced training in climate change adaption and strategy, carbon policy, accounting and management as well as sustainability. The Energy, Emissions and Environment specialisation is specifically targeted at addressing ongoing demand for sustainable energy and the need for environmental management of energy projects.You can complete the course with a focus on policy and/or the scientific aspects of environmental management in the energy industry.7 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma in Energy and the Environment at MurdochMurdoch University has been at the forefront of energy teaching and research since 1975 and offers the most comprehensive suite of postgraduate course on energy and carbon studies within Australia. There is a growing demand for graduates that have a broad range of skills across environmental, energy and climate change impact assessment and management. If you’re an environmental scientist looking to broaden your skill set and become a sustainability or climate change officer, this course combines energy and carbon studies with environmental science. Study on your terms with flexible full or part-time study arrangements. All units are offered completely online, allowing you to upskill while you are working. Learn from industry experts who have research expertise in the transition to a low carbon economy, energy efficiency in buildings and transport, renewable energy systems, and climate change resilience. Specialise your degree depending on your area of specialisation and career goals in either Climate Change Management or Energy, Emissions and Environment. Our graduates are held in high esteem by government agencies and organisations all over the world. They have secured jobs with the United Nations, the Red Cross, Mercy Corps, GHD, AECOM, Rio Tinto, GE, and Honeywell among others.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:undertaking climate change impact and risk assessment developing climate change adaptation and resilience strategies analysing climate change policy for corporate or government entities calculating a greenhouse gas inventory and reporting emissions.Your careerThis course is designed to provide graduate training for Australian and international professionals working, or wishing to work, in the areas of climate change management or sustainable energy and environmental management.You could expect to gain employment in the following industries and organisations:power generation renewable energy manufacturing and installation government departments international aid economic regulatory authorities energy efficiency and environmental consultancies carbon accounting energy and environmental consultancies university and private industry research organisations local councils.Professional recognitionSuccessful completion of the unit PEN590 Energy Systems gives you provisional accreditation by the Clean Energy Council for design of stand-alone photovoltaic systems.

This course will introduce you to the community development ideas and practices used to create and foster community-led change in settings around Australia and beyond.This course is designed for community work practitioners and graduates with an interest in moving into emerging fields that embrace the ideas and practices of community development, and want to broaden their knowledge through further postgraduate studies.You'll study real and living community projects that build on cultural strength in remote areas, urban agriculture and sustainability projects, grassroots creative arts projects, activism work and much more. Combine case studies, documentaries, films and other creative digital forms that showcase examples of community work and attend workshops designed to teach creative ways of getting the community involved.5 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma in Community Development at MurdochBe taught by leading academics who have themselves worked for community organisations and still carry out research on community-based projects including work with local government authorities, Indigenous Australian groups and in the cultural development, arts and film industries. Build a course that suits your career goals by choosing from a range of core units and electives. Put theory into practice by undertaking a community development internship in a migrant resource centre, state or local government offices, an international development agency or through an alternative education project or community arts project. Choose full-time, part-time, on-campus or online options to help you fit study into your working life. If you’re an international student, you’ll need to study full-time to meet your visa requirements. Looking to continue on and complete a Masters in as little as 24 months? Units completed in this course also count as credit for our Master of Community Development.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:community development in Indigenous communities building links between community, industry and local government social policy activism and community change sustainable and ecological community development understanding the dynamics of cultural diversity in the workplace and community.Your careerWhen you graduate you could work in many industry areas such as community and social services, local government, humanitarian organisations, NGOs, aid work, economic and social planning, sustainable development and Indigenous governance.Careers could include:Community Arts, Development or Service Coordinator Federal or State Government Policy Advisor International Aid Worker Engagement Officer Place and Activations Officer.

Across all businesses and industries, the one thing that makes an organisation stand out from others is the people behind it.This coursework degree will allow you to plan and manage an organisation's teams to align with the organisation’s strategic goals and objectives. You’ll explore what fosters a productive and sustainable workplace culture, and apply the new technologies and innovative HR solutions you learn.You’ll boost your HR expertise with new skills in talent management, performance management and people analytics.9 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma in Human Resources Management at MurdochUse avatars and virtual reality (VR) to prepare you for real life HR experiences such as interviews, conflict resolution and more. We are the first university in Australia to introduce VR in this way. We have received a 5-star rating for student support and learner engagement in our business and management programs. Source: The Good Universities Guide 2019 Choose full-time, part-time, on-campus or online options to help you fit study into your working life. If you’re an international student, you’ll need to study full-time to meet your visa requirements. Most of our classes take place after work hours during the week, starting after 4.30pm, or on weekends. Take advantage of free workshops and seminars to help you with writing, statistics and data analysis, ethics, how to run surveys, and research as a postgraduate student. Be taught by leading academics who have worked as consultants across many industries including healthcare, IT, aged care, banking, and education. You’ll also learn through industry guest lectures and work on real projects with industry. Put theory into practice with professional placements through our Work Integrated Learning program. Have you already completed our Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management? The units you’ve completed will count towards this course, so you can graduate with a Graduate Diploma with just 8 more units. Looking to continue on and complete a Master? Once you have completed the Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management it will only take you 12 months to complete a Master of Human Resources Management.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:industrial relations and employment law talent behaviour and management human capital development people analytics and decision-making.Your careerBy 2022, it’s expected there will be 89,000 new management jobs in Australia*. A postgraduate qualification can help you further your current career and move into a more senior role or help you change career paths to pursue new opportunities. *Source: Job Outlook WA Government 2019Depending on your own situation and career aspirations, there are many careers and positions that this course can lead to.Careers could include:People and Culture Manager HR Specialist Senior People Advisor Human Resources Business Partner.You’ll graduate with in-demand management skills, specialising in developing strategies to attract, retain, develop, engage and reward a capable workforce.Professional recognitionThis course has met the criteria for course accreditation and is currently accredited by the Australian HR Institute (AHRI). Accreditation is reviewed every three years by the AHRI National Accreditation Committee.Students applying for this course can be assured that the quality of core units map onto the AHRI Model of Excellence for HR Practitioners and Academics, a recognised benchmark of HR best practice and standards.