| Duration | 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time |
| Location | Online |
| Next start term | Hyperflexible Annual Term, 2025 |
| Study mode | Online |
| Course code | CV79 |
| First-year fee | $16,836 (Indicative) (FFP) |
Overview
The Graduate Diploma of Domestic and Family Violence Practice provides the opportunity for you to develop advanced industry-related knowledge, skills and competencies to respond to domestic and family violence. If you're working in probation and parole, social work, counselling, psychology, criminology or community services, apply now and upskill to meet a critical shortage of practitioners.
This course will provide you with the opportunity to enhance your learning in key specialist practice areas in relation to domestic and family violence prevention. The units in this course relate to responding to victims and perpetrators, and leadership and management from a domestic and family violence perspective.
In the first four units, you will study topical issues including domestic and family violence theories and perspectives; responses and interventions; and advanced studies in domestic and family violence practice. These units are common to the Graduate Certificate in Domestic and Family Violence Practice. You will then have the opportunity to continue to tailor your studies to suit your career interests through the choice of elective units. In addition to the elective units available in the graduate certificate, choose units in areas such as leadership and management, advanced skills for men’s behaviour change, integrated services and systems for men’s behaviour change, and sexual violence.
You will write a research proposal focussing on a feasible plan to address an aspect of practice in domestic and family violence. You will explore the implications of the intersection of gender, culture and ethnicity in the research context.
Developed with the Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence Research, our courses are directly connected to ongoing research in the field, meaning you’ll have access to the latest information and techniques. You will benefit from a highly contextual course that will prepare you with up-to-date knowledge and skills to work in both government and private sector roles. Plus, benefit from the ultimate flexibility to study entirely online via our Be Different platform where you set your own pace to fit study around your life. You will develop a range of transferrable skills suitable for a range of professions and occupations.
Study experience
- Flexible Online Study
- Seamless Pathways
- Self Paced
- Start Anytime
- Strong Research Connections
Career Opportunities
By completing the Graduate Diploma in Domestic and Family Violence Practice it will prepare you to pursue employment in criminal justice, child safety organisations, health services, non-government organisations including domestic violence services.
Structure & Availability
Wondering how a self-paced postgraduate course in domestic and family violence practice works and what to expect? Explore more details below.
Course structure
You will be required to complete eight units including four core units and four electives. Units are generally broken down into 10-12, bite-sized modules for you to complete. Each unit is six credit points and designed to require a time commitment of a total of 144 hours.
If you choose to study four units at once over a typical term duration of 12 weeks on a full-time basis this would equate to six months of full-time study for all four units. After enrolling, you’ll have access to your core units to work through.
Assessments
Your assessments range from portfolio activities, online quizzes and case studies. The difference is there are no deadlines or due dates.
Unit information
You must complete a total of four compulsory units as follows:
- DFVP20001 Domestic and Family Violence Practice: Key Concepts and Perspectives (prerequisite)
Upon completion of DFVP20001, you will have access to three further compulsory units:
- DFVP20002 Domestic and Family Violence Responses and Interventions (Prerequisite: DFVP20001)
- DFVP29004 Advanced Studies in Domestic and Family Violence Practice (Prerequisite: DFVP20001)
- DFVP20006 Working with Victim/Survivors of Domestic and Family Violence (Prerequisite: DFVP20001)
You will then complete a further four units. For information on the units available, visit the Handbook and select the "Course Structure" tab.
Credit transfer information
If you have already completed study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.
Online Availability
| Intake | Locations |
|---|---|
| Hyperflexible Annual Term, 2023 | Available Online |
| Hyperflexible Annual Term, 2024 | Available Online |
| Hyperflexible Annual Term, 2025 | Available Online |
When you study this course via our flexible online Be Different learning platform, not only will you study high-quality course content, but you will also get to set the pace. You are not bound by traditional term dates, such as Term 1 (March) or Term 2 (July) and you can submit your assessments at any time over the duration of the course. The course is open for applications all year round so you can start your studies anytime.
Majors and minors are not applicable to this course.
This course has no residential schools.
Requirements
To be eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
During your study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative First-Year Fee
The Indicative First-Year Fee for a Full Fee Paying (FFP) Place is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (this is usually eight units studied over two terms). Your actual fees may vary depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Understanding your fees.
You may be eligible for FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay their tuition fees. Provided you meet the FEE-HELP eligibility criteria, you can choose to use FEE-HELP to cover all or part of your tuition fees.
Learn more about paying for university or view the FEE-HELP information booklet on the Australian Government’s Study Assist website.
There may be additional costs as part of your studies, such as technology expenses. Learn more about other study costs.
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