Program Overview

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Master of Sexology (Professional)

Overview

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.

Professional Recognition and Accreditation

Graduates may be eligible for membership of the Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS), which is a member of the World Association for Sexual Health. You may obtain a specialist title as a psychosexual therapist or sexuality educator from SAS after completing the supervision requirements. The requirements to use these titles in other countries may differ.

Admission Criteria

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. Applicants for this course should refer to the Faculty website for more information on Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening and Clearance.

English Requirements

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

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

Fees and Scholarships

Domestic Fee Paying Postgraduate

• 2025 Fee year: $26,538*
• 2026 Fee year: $26,538*

*Fees are indicative only. Based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).

Location

• Curtin Perth

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.

Course Structure

• Duration: 18 months full-time study or part-time equivalent
• Credit: 300
• CRICOS: G
• Location: Curtin Perth

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

What Jobs Can the Master of Sexology (Professional) Course Lead To?

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

Application Requirements

Please submit the following documents with your application:

• Academic transcript and award certificate
• Resume
• Personal statement
• Academic/professional referees

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

Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL)

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Deadlines for Applying Direct to Curtin

• Semester 1, 2025: 12 August 2024 - Applications now closed!
• Semester 2, 2025: Applications now open! - 9 July 2025
• Semester 1, 2026: Applications now open! - 3 February 2026
• Semester 2, 2026: 6 April 2026 - 2 July 2026

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