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52 weeks
On campus / Partially online (block intensive weeks delivered in-person or online, supported by online material)
Full time / Part time (International students on student visa must study full-time; mid-year intake can only be studied part-time) · Full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester
Semester 1 (February) | Semester 2 (July)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Perth
78 Murray St, Perth, WA 6000
Eligibility
Entry requirements 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. Course-specific requirements You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course. English requirements You must meet Curtin’s English language requirements for this course. The English language requirement for this course is outlined in the IELTS table below. If you’ve completed a different English test or qualification, you may be able to use it to meet this requirement. Check accepted English tests, qualifications and required scores on our English language requirements page. IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) Writing 6 Speaking 6 Reading 6 Listening 6 Overall band score 6.5 Fieldwork requirements This course requires you to undertake fieldwork placements to complete your qualification. In order to undertake fieldwork, you must meet the following requirements Communicable diseases Study credit and support You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course. Find specific details about CRL for this course on the Handbook . Additional information Application Requirements Please refer to our application requirements before applying for this Curtin course. Things to know before you apply Please note: due to unit prerequisites, if you commence this course in Semester 2, you will only be able to enrol into one unit. Documents to submit with your application Please submit the following documents with your application: Academic transcript and award certificate Resume Personal statement [.pdf – 121 kB] Academic/professional referees [.pdf – 254 kB] *Please select one referee who can comment on your professional work and the other on your academic abilities. Notes about this course Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information. Duration and availability The course is 18-months full-time study or part-time equivalent. Some units within the course will be taught as a block intensive where students are required to attend a full week workshop either in-person or online. Online material will be used to support the week intensive and assessments will be due on dates throughout the semester as advised in the Unit Outline. Australian citizens and permanent residents may have the choice of full-time or part-time study. International students studying in Australia on a student visa are required to undertake a full-time internal study load. There are two intakes each year, February and July. Mid-year intake can only be studied part-time.
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCommon Questions
No, this course is not accredited by a counselling or psychology body. Students who are interested in working in those areas should complete a course recognised by peak bodies such as the Australian Counselling Association or the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.
Graduates may be eligible for membership of the Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS), which is a member of the World Association for Sexual Health. After completing the supervision requirements, graduates may obtain a specialist title as a psychosexual therapist or sexuality educator from SAS. Note that the requirements to use these titles in other countries may differ.
The course is delivered on campus and partially online. Some units will be taught as block intensives where students are required to attend a full week workshop either in-person or online. Online material will be used to support the week intensive, and assessments will be due on dates throughout the semester as advised in the Unit Outline.
For domestic fee-paying postgraduate students, the indicative 2026 fee is $27,864, based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options, including units selected and time taken to complete. Domestic fee-paying students may be eligible for FEE-HELP assistance.
Students will undertake a supervised placement of approximately 100 hours where they can apply their learnings in a professional setting. In addition, there is a capstone unit where students will work on an industry project such as a program plan, policy analysis, or health impact assessment.
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