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Not offered in 2021The Graduate Certificate in Creative Arts (Visual Effects) (VFX) is offered by the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. The course must be taken over one semester of full-time study.The Graduate Certificate in Creative Arts articulates with the 36-unit Graduate Diploma in Creative Arts and the 72-unit Master of Creative Arts.

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is part of the postgraduate Business Administration programs offered by the College of Business, Government and Law.It articulates with the 36-unit Graduate Diploma in Business Administration and the 54-unit Master of Business Administration, and the sequentially developed topics allow progression through the three awards.Students who complete the graduate certificate normally receive credit for up to 18 units of topics should they wish to proceed with the graduate diploma.

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (online pathway) is part of the postgraduate Business Administration programs offered by the College of Business, Government and Law. It is available in a fully online study mode and may be completed in a minimum of five months full-time. The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is also delivered on campus and may be completed in five months of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). See Graduate Certificate in Business Administration. It articulates with the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration and the Master of Business Administration.Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate or an approved equivalent normally receive credit for 18 units of topics towards the Graduate Diploma. In turn, those who complete the Graduate Diploma normally receive 36 units of credit should they wish to proceed with a Masters degree.

The Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology is an 18-unit program offered by the College of Medicine and Public Health.The course articulates with the Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology and the Master of Biotechnology, and the sequentially developed topics allow progression through the three awards. Students who have completed the graduate certificate are awarded credit towards the graduate diploma.

The Graduate Certificate in Archaeology is an 18-unit program offered by the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. The course is offered over one semester full-time, or the equivalent part-time.The Graduate Certificate in Archaeology articulates with the 36-unit Graduate Diploma in Archaeology and Heritage Management and the 72-unit Master of Archaeology and Heritage Management.

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Gerontology is an 18-unit program offered by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.The course articulates with the Graduate Diploma in Applied Gerontology and Master of Applied Gerontology. The sequentially developed topics allow progression through the awards.Students who complete the Graduate Certificate normally receive credit for up to 18 units of topics should they wish to proceed with the Graduate Diploma or Master of Applied Gerontology.The program is multi-disciplinary in nature and is taught entirely by web-based delivery. Students must have proficiency in basic computer and internet skills as this course is taught externally. Students must also have access to modern IT equipment.

The Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing (specialisations) is an 18-unit program offered by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences on a full fee-paying basis. It is normally completed over two semesters part-time. Full time completion is normally not available. The course articulates with the 36-unit Graduate Diploma of Nursing (specialisations) and the 54-unit Master of Nursing. Sequentially developed topics enable progression through the three awards. For Nurses registered in Australia the specialisation will be identified on the student’s transcript of academic record and on the parchment presented to the student on completion of the course.Nurses registered in Australia will apply for one of the following named specialisations:

The Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Administration is an 18-unit program offered by the College of Business, Government and Law. It is not offered for full-time study.The Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Administration articulates with the Graduate Diploma in Health Administration and/or Master of Health Administration programs and credit will normally be given for related topics completed in the graduate certificate.If the core and option topic requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Administration have been satisfied, it is available as an exit award from the Graduate Diploma in Health Administration, Master of Health Administration and the Master of Science (Health Administration).

Table of contents1. Introduction2. Admission Requirements3. Course Aims4. Learning Outcomes5. Program of study6. Progression7. Exit award8. Thesis9. AssessmentThese rules apply to the degree of Doctor of Education (EdD), which is a higher degree byresearch.1. Introduction1.1 The Doctor of Education is a professional doctorate comprising:i. 27 units of advanced coursework topics (one-quarter of the course), andii. 36 units of research-related coursework topics, plus a time-based, supervised research project culminating in a thesis (three-quarters of the course).1.2. The course enables its students to make a significant, original contribution to knowledge in education policy, management and practice, and provides its graduates with:i. an advanced understanding of the politics and ethics of education policy, research and management, andii. the ability to integrate and apply the multidisciplinary skills and knowledge that are required to progress education policy, management and practice.1.3 The course equips its graduates to undertake a variety of advanced professional roles in education.2. Admission Requirements2.1 An applicant must:i. have at least one of the following Australian qualifications, or the equivalent qualification, as approved by the Dean (Research):

No longer offeredThe Diploma of Theology requires one year of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course is offered by the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.The Diploma of Theology is only offered as an exit award for students currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Theology who choose not to complete that program.Course aimsThe Diploma of Theology aims to deepen the understanding and expression of Christian faith.This course is inter-disciplinary, combining biblical studies, church history, and systematic theology. It includes an optional stream comprising professional ministry studies such as pastoral care, Christian education and preaching. It is ecumenical, dealing with the Christian tradition in all its diversity.The Diploma of Theology aims to provide students an opportunity to: