Master of Sexology (Professional)
Master of Sexology (Professional)
This course provides specialist knowledge and skills in sexology. You will examine research on the biological, psychological and social aspects of human sexuality, and study different research methods. Ethics in sexology are also highly prioritised. You’ll study many of the same units as the graduate certificate and graduate diploma. You…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides specialist knowledge and skills in sexology. You will examine research on the biological, psychological and social aspects of human sexuality, and study different research methods. Ethics in sexology are also highly prioritised.
You’ll study many of the same units as the graduate certificate and graduate diploma. You will develop a variety of intrapersonal, interpersonal and professional skills to support you work in sexology. This includes specific skills related to sexual health education and counselling. Common sexual issues and difficulties will also be addressed.
After studying these units, you will undertake a supervised placement (approximately 100 hours) where you can apply your learnings in a professional setting, as well as a capstone unit where you’ll work on an industry project such as a program plan, policy analysis or health impact assessment.
When you graduate, you’ll be conversant in the key aspects of sexology as a public health issue and be able to seamlessly integrate your learning into your professional discipline.
Note: media material of a sexually graphic nature is utilised in this course.
What jobs can the Master of Sexology (Professional) lead to?
Industries
Sex therapy
Human rights
Disability
Health promotion
Youth work
Education
Nursing
Allied health
Research
What you’ll learn
Apply sexological and relevant public health knowledge to protect, maintain and restore the health of communities
Synthesise and evaluate available evidence to inform decision making in the pursuit of innovative solutions in sexological public health settings
Locate, extract, interpret and assess relevant information from a range of sources and use it to support academic debate about and practical solutions to sexological issues
Communicate effectively with community members to promote understanding of sexological issues and disseminate sexological research to academic and professional audiences
Embrace appropriate technologies to enhance the production and dissemination of sexological knowledge and practice
Demonstrate an advanced level of independent and self-directed learning to enhance individual and collective professional development in the field of sexology
Incorporate international best practice into sexological public health practice
Demonstrate respect for human sexual rights and cultural diversity in relation to sexual attitudes, values and practices
Work independently as a researcher and practitioner and function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary or community team; collect and manage information ethically and apply ethical reasoning to sexological issues and practice
REQUIREMENTS
Specifically, applicants require a recognised bachelor degree in a related health profession, such as medical, social work or welfare studies, theology, education, health promotion, health sciences, psychology, sociology, anthropology, biological sciences or related disciplines. Applicant interviews will be conducted where required.
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 60; Certificate in Advanced English (CAE): Grade C. IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System): Writing, Speaking, Reading, and Listening: 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.
