Graduate Diploma in Sexology
Graduate Diploma in Sexology
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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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.
What jobs can the Sexology lead to?
Industries
Sex therapy
Human rights
Disability
Health promotion
Youth work
Education
Nursing
Allied health
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
REQUIREMENTS
A bachelor degree in a professional health field, social work or welfare studies, psychology, theology, education, biological sciences or behavioural sciences, including sociology or anthropology.
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade C; and Pearson Test of English Academic: 60. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking – 6.0; Overall band score 6.5; TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 79 (overall) Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia’s third largest international student population. Around 60,000 students from more than 130 countries study a Curtin degree, at locations including Perth, Margaret River, Kalgoorlie, Sydney, Malaysia and Singapore. Our cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to the campus atmosphere, preparing all graduates to live and work effectively in an increasingly global environment. We offer a range of industry-aligned undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, health, engineering and related sciences. We also have a long-standing focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and culture, supported by our Centre for Aboriginal Studies.Curtin is widely recognised for its practical research that is focused on solving timely, real-world problems. In recent years our research activity has grown significantly, driving our rapid rise up the international university rankings.As a university that never settles, we will continue to develop existing partnerships and establish new ones in areas relevant to our research and teaching.
