Advanced Diploma of Buddhist Studies

• Provide a notarized (English-translated) Year 12 Certificate in Australia (Senior High School Certificate) or an overseas equivalent qualification recognized by an accrediting authority.
• Hold the Testamur and Records of Results of 10958NAT Certificate IV in Sinology Studies, or attend an online workshop and pass the academic and virtue assessments given by the Department of Sinology Studies.
• Attend an online workshop and pass the academic and virtue assessments given by the Department of Sinology Studies.
• Recommend completing the English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS)*.
• *Although the course is mainly taught in Mandarin, students need strong English skills, especially for the Sinology/Buddhist Studies-related English unit NAT11126010 Develop and apply advanced English skills related to religious or philosophical contexts. Applicants from an English-speaking background and/or with sufficient English skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) are exempt from ELICOS.
• Exemptions: Applicants who have successfully completed the 10958NAT Certificate IV in Sinology Studies or an approved pathway qualification may be exempt from the above requirements, subject to academic review.

Take your Buddhist studies to a higher level. Assist in teaching a variety of Buddhist programs in a school promoting morals, virtues, and traditional cultural studies. Assist in developing Buddhist programs, curriculum and lectures for Sinology & Buddhist Institution*. Be an instructor or counsellor of traditional Chinese culture and values. *Some employment positions might also require other teaching qualifications, like TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent. For Graduates with Existing Qualifications or Experience: Apply traditional Chinese principles of wisdom and morality in a learner's personal life and self-development. Develop understanding in a range of Buddhist texts: The Discourse on the Ten Wholesome Ways of Action, The 'Chapter on the Highest Level of Rebirth' from the Contemplation Sutra, The 'Chapter on the Perfect and Complete Realisation of Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva' from the Surangama Sutra, Infinite Life Sutra and so on.