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The Graduate Diploma in Mental Health offers the opportunity for health professionals from a range of health-related backgrounds to develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to assess and deliver care to people experiencing mental health problems and mental illness. You will explore the psychosocial and behavioural sciences, as well as the legal and ethical aspects of practice, preparing you to provide mental health care in a variety of health care settings. This qualification is offered online, with attendance required at some on-campus workshops.

Human factors is an emerging professional area. It focuses on the improvement of organisational safety and performance. Human factors is relevant whenever improvements to human well-being and performance mesh with technological and system performance. Through this qualification you will develop the ability to: incorporate human factors into organisations to lead to competitive advantages in the marketplace recognise and systematically address common problems that contribute to human error recognise and address the potential for human error in novel or unusual circumstances and situations improve product quality and performance improve human-machine-system interaction This qualification is delivered online only.

Contracts are at the centre of construction, government and engineering works. Within these sectors there has been a significant shift towards outsourcing and sub-contracting. In this environment there is an ever increasing emphasis on understanding, negotiating and administering contracts to deliver the best possible result for all stakeholders. This unique program is a blend of project management, business and law courses that will help you form a body of knowledge in both project and contract management. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), 15.7 million new project management jobs will be available by 2020 in project-intensive industries, including manufacturing, business services, finance and insurance, oil and gas, information services, construction, and utilities. This degree uses A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK® Guide) and other international standards as a framework. It is the international industry-standard approach to project management that can be applied across different industries, businesses and government institutions. You will graduate with the skills and knowledge to apply both project and contract management methodology to specific professional field(s) of expertise and work in interdisciplinary project teams. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to network, exchange ideas and share experiences with practising project managers as well as other professionals. This postgraduate degree is offered as part of a suite of four project management programs (graduate certificate, graduate diploma, a 1 ½ year and 2 year master). Each qualification extends to the next, so you can easily transition to a master level qualification. At master level, you may choose to complete an additional six months of study to expand your academic knowledge and explore an area of interest within the project management field. If you decide to exit this degree having completed the first four courses, you will receive the Graduate Certificate in Project Management. In addition to our campus offerings, we have launched a highly specialised online Master of Applied Project Management (Defence Industries) via OUA. This qualification is tailor made for defence contractors and defence organisations and provides specialised knowledge and skills to meet the new demands of this industry.

Prepare yourself for a responsible leadership role in the field of building surveying or lay the foundations for future study. You will gain a strong understanding of the construction industry and its key stakeholders. Your studies will focus on building processes and technology, construction law, and building regulations and codes. This qualification fulfils the educational requirements for building surveyor accreditation by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors. This qualification is available online only. The graduate diploma is offered as part of a suite of two programs (graduate certificate and graduate diploma). Each qualification extends to the next. If you decide to exit having completed the first four courses, you will receive the Graduate Certificate in Building Surveying.

This unique qualification will set you apart from the crowd, provide you with the skills and techniques needed to produce industry level visual effects, and offers the opportunity for you to learn first-hand from the professionals at Rising Sun Pictures. You will immerse yourself in the world of visual effects when you embark on this intensive 12-week graduate certificate. Working alongside qualified visual effects artists at Adelaide’s Rising Sun Pictures studio, you will: develop industry-standard skills in compositing, rotoscoping and tracking produce an industry quality show reel graduate with a professional resume and reel to show prospective employers.

This postgraduate qualification is for non-medical professionals who are currently working in an appropriate anatomical pathology laboratory and are looking for advanced training in the dissection, sampling and preparation of tissues for histopathological examination and diagnosis. Practical experience in your workplace setting as part of the required Surgical Laboratory Workbook course will be a pivotal part of your learning. This course is only available to study part-time, over a minimum of 12 months.

Project management is recognised as a highly valued discipline in its own right. Organisations have come to rely on specialist project managers, with excellent practical skills and theoretical knowledge, to plan and deliver projects on time, within budget and to specifications. This certificate will introduce you to best practice project management principles and knowledge that you can then apply across a broad range of industries. UniSA’s project management studies utilise the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK® Guide). It is the international industry-standard approach to project management. Please note this postgraduate qualification is offered for Australian students only. It is offered as part of a suite of four programs (graduate certificate, graduate diploma and master(s)). Each qualification extends to the next, so you can easily transition to a master level qualification. If you wish to go on to further study, please consider the Graduate Diploma in Project Management, the Master of Applied Project Management or the Master of Project Management.

This postgraduate qualification consists of two pathways and is specifically designed for graduate pharmacists who wish to complete the UniSA Pharmacy Intern Training Program and/or registered pharmacists who are interested in gaining specialised training and skills in selected areas of pharmacy practice. UniSA is an accredited provider for Intern Training Programs, which is a requirement for all graduating pharmacists who want to become registered practicing pharmacists. It is offered online with on-campus workshops so you can fit your study in among other work and life commitments. This course is only available to study part-time, over a minimum of 12 months. You will benefit from our dedicated team of student mentors and our accessible online study environment, which includes virtual classrooms and 24/7 access to online resources.

Learn to manage workplace safety by critically analysing, generating, and communicating practical solutions to safety issues. You will study law and corporate social responsibility; human factors; leadership; change and risk management, and the systematic management of workplace hazards. The knowledge you gain can be applied to many industries, including aviation, transportation, healthcare, mining and defence. You can play a critical role in workplace safety and productivity. This qualification is delivered online only.

Build your understanding of leadership, management and health care governance with our Graduate Certificate in Nursing. Designed to further your career as a Registered Nurse, this qualification will equip you with advanced knowledge of the Australian healthcare system and progress your understanding of the social, political and economic factors that affect nursing and health services. You will also develop sought after skills in policy analysis, and change and resource management. This qualification is offered online, which is great news for students who are trying to fit study in among work and other commitments. Only part-time study is available, over a minimum of one year. However, depending on your course selections you may have some on-campus workshops.