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.

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.

  • Director of Academic Program - Rachel Gregory-Wilson

Study Mode

Six months full-time or one year part-time.

Program Advice

Dr Diana Jefferies

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 Full Time Online See above
Online Part Time Online See above

Admission

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 for this award requires the successful completion of 40 credit points which includes the subjects listed below.

Subject Title Credit Points
NURS 7059Ageing in Place: Wellbeing and Sustainability10
PUBH 7014Health and Socio-political Issues in Aged Care10
PUBH 7026Supporting Aged Communities10
NURS 7019Cultural and Social Diversity in Health Care10
Total Credit Points40