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Graduate Diploma in Integrated Human Studies

Develop your knowledge and skills further in the field of Integrated Human Studies by completing a Graduate Diploma in Integrated Human Studies.

Introduction

This course allows students to appreciate the complexity of the human condition by gaining a holistic understanding of human origins, history, culture, biology and behaviour, economics, governance and the impact of humans on the environment.

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Course description, features and facilities

This course allows students to recognise the importance of the various disciplines that contribute to an understanding of the human condition, and how they can be used to promote human wellbeing within a sustainable environment.The Graduate Diploma in Integrated Human Studies complements and gives context to exisiting degrees, while improving students' job marketability.



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Structure

a course of advanced study to a maximum value of 48 points
Key to availability of units:
S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; S3 = summer teaching period; N/A = not available in 2013;
NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period; * = to be advised

The course consists of units to a total value of 48 points comprising—

(a) all of the following units:

S1, S2   IHST5801  Humans in a World of Change
S1, S2   IHST5802  Emergence of Twenty-first-century Humanity
S1, S2   IHST5811  Global Values and Lifestyles in the Twenty-first Century
S1, S2   IHST5812  Action, Innovation and Leadership for the Twenty-first Century

and

(b) all units in one of Groups A or B:

Group A
S1, S2   IHST5809  Dimensions of the Human Experience
S1, S2   IHST5810  Technologies, Economies and Ecologies of the Twenty-first Century
S1, S2   IHST5813  Collaborative Online Inquiry into Twenty-first-century Challenges (12 points)

Group B
S1, S2   IHST5814  Integrated Human Studies Project Part 1
S1, S2   IHST5815  Integrated Human Studies Project Part 2
S1, S2   IHST5816  Integrated Human Studies Project Part 3
S1, S2   IHST5817  Integrated Human Studies Project Part 4

Career opportunities

This degree will provide skills, expertise, knowledge and understanding, which will assist you in taking the next step in your career.

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Further study opportunities

Students with a Graduate Diploma in Integrated Human Studies can pursue further studies by completing the Master of Integrated Human Studies.

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These pages are under review and are being updated.

Check the Entrance requirements

This course is available to Australian and international students.

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  1. Admission Requirements
  2. English competency
  3. Advanced standing

Admission Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty.

English competency

See the full list of English Language requirements.

Advanced standing

If you have undertaken prior tertiary study within the last five years, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit and/or exemption).

Applications for advanced standing are assessed upon acceptance of any offer of admission made by the University.

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  1. Prerequisites
  2. English competency
  3. Advanced standing

Prerequisites

As a rule, international students must:

  • Have a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline (where required), completed to a sufficiently high standard;
  • Meet the specific prerequisites for the course. (Refer to admission requirements for this course)
  • Meet UWA's English language requirement.

English competency

All prospective international students must meet the English language proficiency requirements of the University. The most common international examination used in applications is the IELTS (academic) and the University’s requirement is an overall score of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0) for most coursework courses.

Please refer to our English language competency requirements to see a list of other accepted examinations.  The University accepts a number of qualifications and any not listed will be considered on an individual basis.  

Advanced standing

Students with previous tertiary level qualifications will be considered for advanced standing (credit).

These pages are under review and will be updated in early 2013.

How to apply

This course is available to Australian and international students.

On this page

  1. Application Deadlines
  2. How to apply
  3. Fees
  4. Contact details - admission information

Application Deadlines

Semester 1: 23 January
Semester 2: 26 June

How to apply

Submit a completed application form

Fees

Annual fee: $12628.

As some units vary in cost, the actual student contribution will depend on the mix of units you choose. See the unit costs website for details of individual unit costs.

Contact details - admission information

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  1. Application Deadlines
  2. How to apply
  3. Fees
  4. Contact details - admission information

Application Deadlines

While there are no strict application deadlines for the submission of international postgraduate coursework applications, prospective students are strongly encouraged to apply with sufficient time to allow for the processing of their application and to secure a student visa.

Postgraduate coursework applications generally take four weeks from receipt of an application to offer.

How to apply

International postgraduate applicants must complete the postgraduate application form and submit it through an authorised UWA overseas representative or directly to the UWA International Centre.

 

Fees

$30640, per year.

This figure has been arrived at by assuming that you study a full-time study load for one year made up of units all within the same fee band. As some units vary in cost, the actual student fee will depend on the mix of units you choose. The international student fees page has further details.

Contact details - admission information

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Graduate Diploma in Integrated Human Studies: the details

Status
Available 2012
Locations offered
Crawley
Attendance types
Part-time, Full-time
Delivery mode
Online
Starting dates
Semester 1, Semester 2
Weekly first year time commitment
This is an online course.
Standard full-time completion
1 year
Maximum time to complete
4 years
Contact details: course information
Professor Neville Bruce
Centre for Integrated Human Studies
neville.bruce@uwa.edu.au
Ask UWA
6488 3292
Course code
71370
CRICOS Code
061619D
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