Graduate Diploma in Ageing, Wellbeing and Sustainability
Western Sydney University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00917K
The online Graduate Diploma in Ageing, Wellbeing and Sustainability program offers practitioners and professionals, currently involved in the planning and provision of services to aged communities, increased skills. Aimed at facilitating a sustainable environment for individuals to age successfully, this program adopts a strength-based approach in addressing real-life challenges related to health and wellbeing, housing, transportation, use of technology, civic participation, cultural diversity and social inclusion. This online program also provides an entry point to the Master’s degree for those who wish to pursue their professional development in the ageing sector.
Structure
80 credit points
Subjects
- Ageing in Place: Wellbeing and Sustainability
- Supporting Aged Communities
- Health and Socio-political Issues in Aged Care
- Cultural and Social Diversity in Health Care
- Optimising Integration of Aged Communities
- Leadership and Change.
Standard entry requirements
Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (AQF Level 7 or equivalent), in any discipline. Additionally, applicants must also have at least a Graduate Certificate related to Ageing, Health Sciences, Nursing, Social Sciences, Built Environment or Urban and Geography Studies
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| WSU Online | Domestic: $19,280 | Yes |
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