Program Overview

Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice

Programme Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice provides professionals a new model of higher level study to advance their knowledge and skills, thereby enhancing their practice and career progression. The curriculum design and programme structure supports students to engage in inter-professional learning at postgraduate level to advance and broaden their professional practice.

Programme Details

Level

8

International Start Dates

• 23/02/2026
• 06/07/2026

Duration

1 year, full-time (part-time options available)

Domestic Fees

TBA

International Fees

TBA

Programme Outline

The Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice will enable you to gain specialised knowledge and leadership skills to work effectively in inter-professional teams for the provision of quality professional engagement with people and communities. Successful graduates may also gain credits towards Master’s studies.

Courses

Compulsory Courses

• Research Methods for Professional Practice
• Research Proposal

Elective Courses

• Advancing Professional Practice
• Professional Education Practice
• Diversity in Professional Practice
• Professional Leadership Practice
• Special Topic I

Entry Requirements

Domestic Students

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

International Students

• Must meet domestic entry requirements and also have IELTS 6.5 (Academic) overall with no band below 6.0, or equivalent.
• Special entry may be granted to an applicant, subject to Head of School approval.

More Detail About This Qualification

The Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice is a 120 credit programme where students complete two compulsory courses and a further 90 credits from the electives.