Graduate Diploma of Applied Buddhist Studies

The Graduate Diploma in Applied Buddhist Studies requires the completion of 8 subjects, for a total of 48 credit points. This includes 5 core subjects and 3 electives chosen from the schedule, with a maximum of 1 subject from the Health and Social Wellbeing Program.

Tuition fees are $22,800 for domestic students and $28,000 for international students. FEE-HELP is available to eligible Australian citizens. Tuition fees, non-tuition fees, and refunds are governed by NTI's Fees, Charges and Refunds Policy.

Yes, part-time study options are available, however they are available for domestic students only. Students can spread their subjects over a longer period than the standard two semesters of full-time study.

Applicants need an Australian Bachelor's degree or higher, or an overseas qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor's degree or higher. Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may also need to provide proof of English language proficiency.

Yes, the Graduate Diploma in Applied Buddhist Studies is designed to lay foundations for further study. A related course available at NTI is the Master of Arts (Applied Buddhist Studies), which represents the next level of postgraduate study in this field.