Graduate Certificate in Ageing, Wellbeing and Sustainability (4783)
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 4783
- AQF Level: 8
This program applies to students who commenced in 2021 or later.
Handbook Summary 2021-2024
The Graduate Certificate in Ageing, Wellbeing and Sustainability offers practitioners and professionals involved in the planning and provision of services to aged communities with an opportunity to explore ageing-related issues and challenges.
This online program also provides an entry point to the Graduate Diploma in Ageing, Wellbeing and Sustainability for those who wish to further pursue their professional development in the ageing sector.
Handbook Summary 2025
The Graduate Certificate in Ageing, Wellbeing and Sustainability offers practitioners and professionals involved in the planning and provision of services to aged communities with an opportunity to explore ageing-related issues and challenges.
Study Mode
Six months full-time or one year part-time.
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Director of Academic Program - Rachel Gregory-Wilson
Program Advice
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Part Time | Online | See above |
Inherent Requirements
There are inherent requirements for this program that you must meet in order to complete your program and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this program online.
Admission
Admission 2021-2024
Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (AQF Level 7 or equivalent), in any discipline.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Admission 2025
Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (AQF Level 7 or equivalent), in any discipline.
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.
http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Qualification of this award requires the successful completion of 40 credit points including the subjects listed below.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| NURS 7060 | Optimising Contribution of Older People | 10 |
| PUBH 7014 | Health and Socio-political Issues in Aged Care | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| NURS 7059 | Ageing in Place: Wellbeing and Sustainability | 10 |
| NURS 7082 | Legal and Ethical Requirements to Support Decision Making in Health Care | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 40 credit points which includes the subjects listed below.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 7059 | Ageing in Place: Wellbeing and Sustainability | 10 |
| PUBH 7014 | Health and Socio-political Issues in Aged Care | 10 |
| PUBH 7026 | Supporting Aged Communities | 10 |
| NURS 7019 | Cultural and Social Diversity in Health Care | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |