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Curtin University

  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Graduate Diploma of Sexology

  • Graduate Diploma

This course builds on the knowledge and skills from the graduate certificate, covering biological, psychological, and social aspects of human sexuality and research methods. It includes units on sexual and reproductive health, forensic sexology, and cultural perspectives, with a focus on health research methods.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
GD-SXLGY, 068615G
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$45,460 per year / $45,460 total

About this course

Overview

This course builds on the knowledge and skills you gained in the graduate certificate and progresses to the biological, psychological and social aspects of human sexuality and various research methods.

You'll have access to the same range of units as the graduate certificate, allowing you to review different attitudes and values, and learn about sexual and reproductive public health issues, forensic sexology, and sexology from various cultural perspectives. However, since you'll be required to study more units, you will gain a more comprehensive understanding of human sexuality.

You will also learn about health research methods, to build your capabilities in data analysis, reporting techniques and ethical considerations when researching.

After successfully completing this course, you may enrol in the master degree.

Note: media material of a sexually graphic nature is utilised in this course.

Please refer to the handbook for additional course information.

Entry requirements

A recognised degree in one of the health professions, social work or welfare studies, psychology, theology, education, behavioural sciences, including sociology, anthropology or biological sciences or related areas.

You will also be required to provide supplementary information with your application.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

  • Writing: 6
  • Speaking: 6
  • Reading: 6
  • Listening: 6
  • Overall band score: 6.5

Please submit the following documents with your application:

  • Academic transcript and award certificate
  • Resume
  • Personal Statement [.pdf - 121 kB]
  • Academic/professional referees* [.pdf - 364 kB]

*Please select one referee who can comment on your professional work and the other on your academic abilities.

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • apply sexological and relevant public health knowledge to protect, maintain and restore the health of communities
  • interpret and critically analyse topics and issues relevant to sexology; think creatively to generate innovative solutions to promote healthy human sexuality
  • access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information to the practice of sexology; demonstrate skills in ethical reasoning
  • communicate with professionals and community members to promote sexology using effective written and oral communication, and disseminate sexological research to academic and professional audiences
  • effectively use new and existing technologies to gather information, analyse data and communicate; collect and manage information ethically and effectively
  • demonstrate ability in interdependent and self-directed learning and professional development in the field of sexology
  • recognise and apply international perspectives and principles to sexology
  • demonstrate understanding and respect for individual human rights and cultural diversity
  • work professionally and ethically across a range of settings; demonstrate an advanced level of independence and leadership

Career pathways

Industries

  • Sex therapy
  • Human rights
  • Disability
  • Health promotion
  • Youth work
  • Education
  • Nursing
  • Allied health

Credit for prior study or work

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

  • Curtin Perth

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Curtin University.
86%
Overall satisfaction
83.3%
Skill scale
74.7%
Teaching scale
74.4%
Employed full-time
$75k
Average salary
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