Graduate Certificate in Disability Policy and Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Disability Policy and Leadership
Overview Contribute to professional practice, policy, workforce development and leadership in disability and human services. In as little as six months, the Graduate Certificate provides senior practitioners and managers with the knowledge and skills to lead and sustain positive change in disability practice and policy. Why study postgraduate Disability Policy…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Overview
Contribute to professional practice, policy, workforce development and leadership in disability and human services.
In as little as six months, the Graduate Certificate provides senior practitioners and managers with the knowledge and skills to lead and sustain positive change in disability practice and policy.
Why study postgraduate Disability Policy and Leadership?
- Develop advanced skills and specialist policy and leadership knowledge that can be applied to support the inclusion and citizenship of people with disability.
- Our programs are taught on the strong principles of human rights, equity, justice, and access, providing a unique education that aligns to the needs of people with disability, industry, and the community.
- Our teaching staff are experienced Disability and Community Inclusion professionals, academics, and researchers with rich and diverse backgrounds. Learn from experts in the field who have a broad range of connections to industry.
- The Graduate Certificate can be completed in as little as six months, allowing to be job-ready, faster.
- You can choose to continue studying with our Masters of Disability Practice and Leadership, strengthening your leadership capabilities.
- Study anywhere in Australia, with all topics available 100% online, allowing you to balance your work, life, and study commitments
Your career
This degree will allow you to specialise in disability policy and leadership in a wide range of careers in allied health, education, community and human services.
Potential occupations include:
- Skilled disability practitioner
- Case manager
- Policy development
- Human services disability leadership.
Potential employers include:
- Human services
- Government
- Non-government
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
- Self-employed.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing; TOEFL iBT: 72 Total score with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing; Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing; Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Speaking, 169 Writing; Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing, 300 Reading, 300 Listening; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world (*THE World University Rankings 2023 as a percentage of the total number of universities in the world according to the International Association of Universities), Flinders University is everything a modern university should be – progressive, student-focused, and career-minded.It is home to over 26,000 students, with 5,300 international students from more than 90 countries, and offers globally recognised and industry-accredited qualifications. The university enjoys a high level of industry connections with global leaders enabling its students to take up practical placements and graduate job-ready on completion of study.
