Overview

Graduate Certificate in Professional Equity and Inclusion at University of Newcastle is delivered in collaboration with the Centre for Excellence in Equity in Higher Education (CEEHE), a site for innovative research and practice seeking to address persistent inequalities and social injustice, at the University of Newcastle. The program will introduce you to key debates around equity, inclusion and advocacy, and you will gain key skills in promoting social justice and advocating for equity within institutional settings.

If you are passionate about social justice and equity, if you wish to pursue a career working as an advocate for rights-based issues, or if you wish to gain greater knowledge and expertise for how to address matters related to equity, inclusion and diversity within your current organisation, then the Graduate Certificate in Professional Equity and Inclusion is a degree for you. All organisations and workplaces require attention to equity and diversity concerns.

Career Opportunities

Equity diversity and inclusion has quickly grown to become indispensable to organisations and institutions in the public and private sectors. The Graduate Certificate of Professional Equity and Inclusion will provide fundamental and advanced knowledge of how to build equity strategies, initiatives and practices. These can be applied in a wide variety of settings including governments and councils, education institutions, non governmental organisations and across a range of businesses and industries.

The program will open opportunities for positions that could include:

Equity diversity and inclusion manager
Diversity and inclusion specialist
Equity practitioner
Diversity and inclusion consultant

You can also take your postgraduate qualification to the next level, opening up further career opportunities with the Master of Social Change and Development at the University of Newcastle.

Programme Structure

Students must complete 40 units of core courses that include:

Key Issues in Institutional Equity and Inclusive Practice
Shaping Organisations and Communities: Advocacy and Change
Project Design and Evaluation
Writing the Field of Equity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-16 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-11-26 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-13 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-22 00:00:00 , International

More details

International:It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date. Late applications may be considered for next available intake.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology View 47 other Masters in Social Work in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Student insurance

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entry into the Graduate Certificate in Professional Equity and Inclusion will be available to applicants who have one of the following qualifications or equivalent:

Bachelor Honours Degree majoring in Social Science or related discipline; or
Bachelor Degree majoring in Social Science or related discipline; or
Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in a related field plus two years’ relevant work experience; or
at least five years’ relevant work experience.
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Tuition Fee

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International

15450 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15450 AUD per year during 12 months.
National

10610 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10610 AUD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Newcastle

1333 - 2400 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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