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Graduate Diploma in Internetworking and Security

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Organisations are increasingly concerned with network performance and security. Develop the skills in demand and have the flexibility to tailor your degree to meet your career needs.You can choose units to develop skills in security, LAN and wireless network design, global network design or network management. This specialisation will also prepare you to sit one or more industry certification exams. These include Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Managing Cisco Network Security (MCNS) and Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced (CSPFA).Upon successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to apply for the Master of Information Technology.7 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma in Internetworking and Security at MurdochMake use of our brand new IT Innovation Hub, a cutting-edge learning teaching and research facility, fitted out with the latest mixed and augmented reality equipment, operational data centre and high performance computing capabilities. Specialise your degree depending on your career goals. This course has been designed in collaboration with industry partners with an emphasis on effective communication and the development of solutions to complex real world IT problems. Learn from our teaching and research staff who are forward thinking IT professionals who are highly active in generating policy and change within industry. Study on your own terms – we offer flexible study arrangements allowing you to upskill whilst you’re still earning so you can study full-time or part-time to suit your circumstances. (If you’re an international student you’ll need to study full-time) Gain industry certification while you study. 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:wireless data communications information security management project management router and firewall security advanced routing.Your careerAs a graduate of the Graduate Diploma in Internetworking and Security, you’ll be able to choose from a variety of roles concerned with network performance and security. You could work in a range of public and private organisations such as network service providers, banking and finance organisations or the government and military.Careers could include:Independent Network and Security Consultant Network Engineer Network Administrator Telecommunications Manager.Professional recognitionThis degree can prepare you for industry certification exams. These include Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Managing Cisco Network Security (MCNS) and Cisco Secure PIX Firewall Advanced (CSPFA).

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Graduate Diploma in Psychology

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If you’re working towards becoming a registered psychologist and have already completed an accredited three-year undergraduate psychology degree or equivalent, this course provides you with an alternative option to an honours year to satisfy the educational requirements needed to register and work as a provisional psychologist.If you're in your last semester of your undergraduate psychology degree, you can apply for an early conditional offer based on your results to date. You will need a GPA of at least 2.0 in all psychology units.Students in the Graduate Diploma in Psychology must complete coursework at an advanced level as well as a group-based research project written up as an individual thesis.On completion of this course, you can apply for a masters program in Psychology like the Master of Applied Psychology (Professional) or Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical).4 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma in Psychology at MurdochComplete a research project in an area of psychology that is of interest to you. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of a particular topic, and develop high-level writing skills by preparing an individual thesis. Study on your own terms – we offer flexible study arrangements allowing you to study full-time or part-time. Take advantage of our scholarships such as the Murdoch University Academic Excellence Award. Start your first step to become a registered psychologist throughout the coursework units, which are specifically designed to enhance practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary for psychologists.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:analytics and problem solving research and information sourcing critical thinking, judgment and decision making the appreciation of mental health issues and how this impacts at an individual, family and community level interpersonal, oral and written communication.Your careerAfter obtaining the Graduate Diploma in Psychology degree, you can explore working in diverse areas both in public and private sectors because the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the Graduate Diploma in Psychology are highly versatile and applicable to many fields. You can be involved in policymaking, police and correction services, counselling services, market and consumer research, career guidance, and more. Graduate Careers Australia outlines some areas you might work in after graduating with a Psychology degree.Professional recognitionThis course is fully accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), and is recognised by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the Western Australian Psychologists’ Registration Board.As a graduate, you will have satisfied the minimum educational requirements for provisional registration to work as a psychologist in Australia (provided that your undergraduate degree is from an accredited psychology program), and will also be eligible to apply for entry into relevant Master courses in applied psychology.

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Graduate Diploma in Consultancy Psychology

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This course is designed to provide candidates with advanced skills and knowledge in organisational psychology and consulting practice. The course is suitable for individuals who wish to establish themselves as consultants to business and other forms of organisations or work within organisations in consulting relationships.The curriculum combines a range of postgraduate organisational psychology units with elective options drawn from the areas of psychology, counselling and business. Credit for relevant units completed is transferable should a candidate later enrol in the Master of Applied Psychology.Students who complete this course will have excellent prospects for employment. This course is designed to provide candidates with advanced skills and knowledge in organisational psychology and consulting practice. The course is suitable for individuals who wish to establish themselves as consultants to business and other forms of organisations or work within organisations in consulting relationships.

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Graduate Diploma in Counselling

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Counsellors help people through difficult times in their lives, often when they are most vulnerable. Prepare for a career in counselling by building your personal and professional skills. With a focus on building counselling relationships with your clients that are essential to effective practice, you’ll gain the skills you need to succeed in a rewarding career.You’ll have the opportunity to develop professional skills for a career in counselling by critically appraising the counselling literature, learning foundation skills of applied counselling practice, and developing a sound understanding of the core principles of counselling and case conceptualisation.After graduating from this course, you may apply to study the Master of Counselling and gain exemption from those units that are common to both degrees.4 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma in Counselling at MurdochStudy on your own terms – we offer flexible study arrangements allowing you to study full-time or part-time or at our Perth or Mandurah campus to suit your circumstances. Take advantage of our scholarships such as the Murdoch University Academic Excellence Award and Postgraduate Access and Equity Scholarship. Benefit from experiential learning in a supportive environment. Learn from highly experienced staff with industry and practical experience in counselling.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:coached practice in small groups counselling adults counselling children and adolescents experiential learning in group counselling introduction to creative arts therapies.Your careerGraduates with corresponding undergraduate degrees may be employed in government and non-government counselling organisations working with adults, children, families and couples.Careers could include:Counsellor Psychotherapist Caseworker Support Worker mental health professional.Professional recognitionThis course is accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). As a graduate, you will be eligible to apply for Practicing Membership with the ACA. The Graduate Diploma is a requisite step towards the Master of Counselling degree which is accredited by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).

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Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science

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Effectively managing human interactions with the environment requires a thorough understanding of the inter-relationships between land, water, air, biota and people. As an environmental professional, you’ll need a clear understanding of the procedures and skills involved in investigating complex environmental issues in different settings such as urban, mining, agriculture and aquatic.Upgrade your qualification in Environmental Science, or get the skills and knowledge you need to move into the field if you already work in geology, forestry, agriculture, zoology, botany or planning. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the science, policies, procedures and techniques of environmental planning and management. When you graduate, you’ll have a multidisciplinary understanding of Environmental Science, and be proficient in a range of techniques employed in environmental management.5 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science at MurdochBroaden your skills and add value to your undergraduate qualifications in geology, environmental engineering, planning or forestry, and learn about environmental monitoring, management and assessment. Fit study around your work commitments by choosing to study on-campus, online, full-time or part-time with this highly flexible degree format. Take advantage of our scholarships such as the Murdoch University Academic Excellence Award. Looking to complete a Master? On completion of this course, you may be eligible for entry into our one-year Master of Environmental Science. If you’re an international student seeking employment in an environmental career or wish to pursue Master of Environmental Science, this course will give you the skills and knowledge you need.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:Geographic Information Systems and remote sensing as used in environmental management and planning environmental monitoring including use of GIS and remote sensing for designing, implementing and managing large monitoring programs how to effectively implement education strategies to engage individuals, communities and organisations in change processes to achieve environmental and sustainability outcomes understanding of sustainable land and water management with particular reference to agricultural, forestry and mining activities.Your careerOur students have successfully gained employment in the public and private sectors, including the consulting industry in Australia and overseas.After completing this graduate diploma, you will be able to pursue careers in environmental consulting, monitoring and management, community education and engagement, gain employment in the resources sector or federal, state and local government departments with portfolios in environment, water, energy and mining, agriculture, biodiversity conservation, coastal management and planning, or their international counterparts.Careers could include:Environmental Consultant Environmental Scientist – Impact Assessment and Management Regional Planning CoordinatorBushland Management Officer Natural Resource Management (NRM) Officer.Professional recognitionDepending on your specialisation, you will be eligible to join the following professional bodies:Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand Australasian Land and Groundwater Association Environmental Consultants Association Ecological Society of Australia International Association for Impact Assessment Australian Marine Sciences Association Soil Science Australia Australian Society for Freshwater Science Australian Society of Plant Scientists.

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Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management

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This course is designed for graduates from an IT-related discipline. You’ll learn new applied skills in the areas of knowledge management, data communications and business analysis. You’ll increase your knowledge of IT and benefit from an emphasis on professional practice, effective communication and project management using technical and non-technical means.You’ll also have the flexibility to specialise your degree, with a choice of electives such as Information Security Management, Data Resources Management, Information Technology Strategy and Business Analytics. You’ll complete an individual study project in an area of interest for you to further your research and applied knowledge skills.Upon successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to apply for the Master of Information Technology.5 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma in Information Technology at MurdochMake use of our brand new IT Innovation Hub, a cutting-edge learning teaching and research facility, fitted out with the latest mixed and augmented reality equipment, operational data centre and high performance computing capabilities. This course has been designed in collaboration with industry partners with an emphasis on effective communication and the development of solutions to complex real world IT problems. Learn from our teaching and research staff who are forward thinking IT professionals who are highly active in generating policy and change within industry. Study on your own terms – we offer flexible study arrangements allowing you to upskill whilst you’re still earning so you can study full-time or part-time to suit your circumstances. (If you’re an international student you’ll have to study full-time) 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:project management business analytics information technology strategy data resources management information systems.Your careerAfter completing the Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Management you’ll be able to pursue a variety of IT related careers, either as an IT practitioner or in supervisory and advisory roles within a range of public and private organisations. Examples of the types of businesses or organisations you could pursue a career in are network service providers, banking, finance, government and the military.Careers could include:Information Technology Manager Technology Strategist Information Systems Manager Business Analyst.

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Graduate Diploma in Theology

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Explore one of the world’s oldest disciplines by immersing yourself in the history, beliefs, texts, and practices of the Christian tradition. Gain a solid theological grounding of the main branches of theological study through learning about biblical studies, church history, systematic theology and practical theology. Challenge your intellectual independence through working on projects with your peers. You’ll be encouraged to ask questions, think critically, reflect deeply and act ethically in your engagement with both theology and your wider environment.Not all students who study theology 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.6 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma of Theology at MurdochInvestigate the depths of faith and the fascinating impact of Christianity on wider society. Learn about the social, political and cultural trends have shaped Christianity through its long and complicated history. Gain insight into the world, people and cultures of the Bible by exploring its historical background. Classes 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. Looking to continue on and complete a masters degree? We offer a 2 year Master of Theological Studies where you can use all the units completed in this course as credits.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:biblical studies church history systematic theology practical theology.Your careerThis course will enhance your knowledge and qualifications, resulting in greater job prospects for roles in religious schools and church agencies. It is suitable both for those preparing for work in Christian churches and agencies as well as those seeking a foundation in the fundamental aspects of theological study.Murdoch graduates of Theology acquire investigative, interpretive and critical skills which are of interest to employers in many industries. Teachers in religious schools may be required to study some theology. Other employment prospects exist within charities and non?governmental organisations and in education.Careers could include:Youth Worker School Chaplain or Religious Education Teacher Officer for an NGO or charity Church Worker Journalist Writer.

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Graduate Diploma in Extractive Metallurgy

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This course will benefit you if you are a current professional working in the minerals industry and require specialist knowledge in extractive metallurgy, or if you are looking to prepare for a higher degree in extractive metallurgy (i.e. Masters or PhD).You’ll gain an insight into the extraction and refinement processes involved in comminution, pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy and learn the fundamental economic and financial considerations that impact the mineral resource sector.You’ll understand the unit operations involved in mineral processing and metallurgical process plants, the relevant properties of feed and product minerals and conduct practical work to develop skills in the techniques of mineral identification and analysis, information access and communication. You’ll also conduct hands-on learning through working in laboratories with industry relevant mineral processing equipment.5 reasons to study a Graduate Diploma in Extractive Metallurgy 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. Make use of our $10.1 million Bayer Industrial Pilot Plant – a full-scale engineering plant, the only one of its kind in WA. Learn from industry experts who have research expertise in mineral processing, metallurgical processing, hydrometallurgy and mineralogy. 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:advanced mineral processing practical metallurgical processing extractive metallurgy techniques hydrometallurgical processes process mineralogy.Your careerMany students taking this qualification will already be employed in the minerals industry as engineers or chemists. Other graduates can expect to find employment in:mining and mineral processing operations metal extraction plants and refineries engineering design and consulting firms metallurgical process research and development companies government bodies dealing with aspects relating to the minerals resources sector legal firms involved in the management of intellectual properties and legislation within the industry.Professional recognitionGraduates are eligible for professional membership of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.

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Graduate Diploma in Education (Tertiary and Workplace)

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A teaching degree gives you the opportunity to help students gain the skills and ways of thinking they’ll need to solve problems in the future. It allows you connect to people and inspire and support them to reach their potential.This course could suit you if you’re interested in transitioning to education from another discipline or already working in an adult learning context. For example, you might be working or aspiring to work as a lecturer, adult educator, facilitator, professional development facilitator, instructor or professional trainer.You’ll explore the concepts, theories and practice of adult education and build on your own areas of interest through your choice of electives, such as mentoring, teaching second/foreign languages and opportunities with e-learning among others.If you have a Bachelor (undergraduate) degree in an area that’s not in Education, you could use this course as a pathway into the Masters of Education (coursework).5 reasons to study Education (Tertiary and Workplace) at MurdochStudy at the first university in Australia, and among only a few in the world, to offer the Tribes TLCTM Basic Course Certification as an accredited postgraduate unit. Be mentored by our experienced teaching professionals who are here to support you in becoming a confident, creative and flexible educator. 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 and some of our electives are offered as intensive options during summer and winter school holidays. You’ll be taught by leading academics who have worked in industry.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:facilitating lifelong learning tertiary and adult education policy curriculum development for practitioners practical methods of instruction.Your careerGraduates of this course have gone on to become university lecturers, vocational education and training (VET) teachers, adult educators, adult literacy teachers, human resources and industrial training officers, and professional development personnel.Professional recognitionSuccessful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Tertiary and Workplace Education provides formal recognition of an adult education qualification against the national vocational education and training (VET) Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 (Standard 1, Clause 1.16).

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Graduate Certificate in Systems Medicine

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This course is designed to provide you with systematic training in individual components of systems medicine. This includes genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, metagenomics and metabonomics (metabolomics). A strong focus is placed on metabolic phenotyping and computational biology, which will be supported by access to facilities within the Australian National Phenome Centre (ANPC) and Centre for Computational and Systems Medicine (CCSM). You will gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience and understand its application in areas of unmet medical needs such as maternal and early life, aging and neuropathology and cardiometabolic diseases.You will also develop various transferable skills such as problem solving, critical thinking and team-building. This course will prepare you for employment in the increasingly multidisciplinary and borderless clinical and biomedical environments.5 reasons to study a Graduate Certificate in Systems Medicine at MurdochLearn cutting-edge laboratory techniques in one of the most advanced multi-omic facilities in the world. Combine hands-on laboratory experience with computational skills and build confidence in handling ‘big data’ using bioinformatic workflows. Understand the application of systems medicine research to real-world problems, including areas such as maternal and infant health, cardiometabolic diseases, neuropathologies, gut health and microbial impact. You will be part of a vibrant and supportive learning environment with opportunities to learn from world-class experts including clinicians, technologists, and bioinformaticians. Take advantage of our strong links with industry and the Australian National Phenome Centre (ANPC), which houses the largest state-of-the-art metabolic phenotyping facility in an academic environment.Develop your skillsBuild essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:systems medicine bioinformatics and data science clinical application areas (cardiometabolic diseases, maternal and early life, aging and neuropathologies).Your careerYou’ll graduate with the theoretical knowledge and specialised practical skills required for employment in multiple areas of biomedical and clinical research as well as application into agriculture and veterinary sciences. Graduates will be suited to careers in hospitals, universities and higher education establishments, pharmaceutical and food industries, start-ups in the biomedical sector, government advisory bodies, scientific management or data science.This course will also prepare you for progression onto higher degrees, such as Graduate Diploma or Master level training programs.