Program Overview

Graduate Diploma in Sexology

Overview

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.

Admission Criteria

• A recognised degree in one of the health professions, social work or welfare studies, psychology, theology, education, behavioural sciences, including sociology, anthropology or biological sciences or related areas.
• You will also be required to provide supplementary information with your application.

English Requirements

• IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
  • Writing: 6
  • Speaking: 6
  • Reading: 6
  • Listening: 6
  • Overall band score: 6.5

Application Requirements

• Please submit the following documents with your application:
  • Academic transcript and award certificate
  • Resume
  • Personal Statement
  • Academic/professional referees

Fees and Scholarships

• Domestic fee paying postgraduate: $26,538* (2025 Fee year)
• *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

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.

What Jobs Can the Sexology Course 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

Course Outline

• Qualification: Graduate Diploma in Sexology
• Duration: 1 year full-time study (may be completed with equivalent part-time study)
• Credit: 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester
• CRICOS: G

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

Other Requirements and Notes for This Course

• The mid-year intake is part-time study only. This will extend the course duration. Mid-year intake is not available to international students.
• Credit for recognised learning (CRL) - Use your experience to get credit towards your degree.
• Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.
• Submit an enquiry CRL search.