The Pacific region faces a number of challenging development and policy issues whilst also being at the heart of many global debates such as climate change and security. This graduate certificate provides a condensed pathway to deeper research-led learning on the Pacific region for policymakers, program designers, researchers and analysts working on and in the Pacific region. This flexible program offers the foundations to understand the complexities of development in the Pacific, while covering the depth and breadth of the current development, societal and political issues affecting the Pacific region. Students can choose from courses with traditional and intensive delivery methods, featuring assessment methods which foster critical awareness through an emphasis on building an evidence-base for policy work.

Explore and debate the changes in modern issues that concern you, and work toward implementing the changes you want to see. The Graduate Certificate in Arts (Advanced) degree is a 50-point course in one area of specialisation. You can undertake the program full-time (or part-time for domestic students only).

The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Epidemiology offered by University of Sydney is an advanced Masters course designed for students aspiring to become professionals in Epidemiology. Students will gain hands-on experience through practical exercises and real-world projects, allowing them to apply the concepts learned in class. The curriculum is carefully designed to ensure that students develop a strong foundation in Epidemiology and acquire the skills needed to solve complex problems in the industry. Upon completion of this course, students will be well-prepared to tackle the challenges of Epidemiology and pursue rewarding career opportunities such as Epidemiologist, Public Health Officer, Research Scientist, Biostatistician, Public Health Consultant, Infectious Disease Specialist.

The Graduate Certificate in Social Impact focuses on building the professional capacity of social managers and entrepreneurs across the corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors. You'll build skills and knowledge in social entrepreneurship, innovation, investment and governance, enhancing your understanding of the dynamics of the social economy. This program teaches you how business, social enterprise, government, foundations and community organisations can work together.

The ability to design service responses to complex problems is highly sought-after across commercial, government and not-for-profit organisations. UTS Graduate Certificate in Social and Service Design enables professionals to engage deeply with the discipline to develop this ability. It is a practical learning program aimed at equipping students with a design-based methodology in social service design. Such a methodology provides a structure for reframing problems and can be employed to transform public engagement, practices, services, regulations, policies, organisations and communities. UTS Graduate Certificate in Social and Service Design uses an experiential, peer-learning model within the teaching program and the learning environment offers a great opportunity for collaboration and idea-sharing with fellow students across disciplines and sectors.

The Master of Human Resource Management allows aspiring managers with a special interest in the 'people side' of organisations to acquire professional skills and knowledge in this area. This specialised master's program equips you with skills to make new opportunities and adapt quickly to changing conditions within the workplace. You will examine structures, systems, culture and leadership, including how to implement organisational change and how to leverage competitive advantage in the global marketplace. You will develop the knowledge and skills to recruit and select suitable staff, manage their performance at work, develop their skills, ensure their safety at work, and deal with legal aspects of the employment relationship.

Designed by leading academics and industry professionals, the Graduate Certificate in Justice and Criminology reflects the latest debates, issues and approaches to global, national and local justice activities and processes. This graduate certificate is designed for students wishing to enter a career in the justice system, as well as for those already working in the industry who wish to update and extend their knowledge. Some subjects are offered online, giving you the flexibility to design a study plan to meet your needs. Graduates will enhance their career opportunities in the justice sector and related fields including policing, customs, corrections and the courts.

If you are looking to pursue a career in not-for-profit or government aid contributing to social change and development and have the desire and passion to work in the professional service of others, then the Graduate Certificate in Social Change and Development will provide you with the foundational knowledge to begin that journey. This program will introduce you to key areas of social change delivered through a balance of theoretical and practical coursework. You will graduate with a high-level understanding of the implications of wider social and political changes at a global level, which affect local conditions and capacities. You will be prepared to meet the challenges of development work in a rapidly changing global environment.

This course is designed for people who want the expertise to understand, analyse and critically assess the increasingly complex problems of international relations and national security. You will gain the knowledge and skills to understand contemporary international relations, global trends, diplomacy, security challenges and strategic affairs from an interdisciplinary perspective. Upon successful completion of the graduate certificate, you may transfer to the graduate diploma, and then subsequently enrol in the Master of International Relations and National Security.

Terrorist attacks, paralysing cyber assaults and organised gangs on global crime sprees, fill the news media. Specialists in security, intelligence studies and criminology who are skilled at researching and analysing these complex security and intelligence threats - and at finding ways to mitigate their impact - are highly sought after by both government and the private sector. Offering considerable flexibility, the Graduate Certificate of Security Studies and Criminology gives those working in policing, defence and security-related industries, law, policy advising or media, both theoretical and practical knowledge of contemporary security issues. You'll explore strategies being developed to respond to emerging threats, and you'll combine a deep theoretical understanding with practical research and analytical skills. And you'll be equipped to answer questions about the multiple dimensions of security and criminology in the world today.

Swinburne Foundation Year (Arts / Social Sciences) (8 months) is a pre-university program for international students. It is designed to help students meet the entry requirements for first-year university. Students will develop fundamental communication, information technology (IT) and mathematics skills. They will also receive an introduction to the fields of business and design through the selection of electives.

This professional qualifying postgraduate program provides you with a social work qualification that allows entry into the profession. It is specifically designed for graduates holding degrees with some social and behavioural science components. The program equips you with the knowledge, skills, values and ethical foundations for social work practice in contemporary social policy and human service contexts. Students who have successfully completed the Master of Social Work (Dissertation pathway) may be eligible for admission to the MPhil or PhD subject to the specified requirements for candidature in the Higher Degree Research Policy.

This master degree will provide you with a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for social work practice, including an advanced understanding of: social work values ethics and identity human rights current social issues mental health Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures child protection cross cultural practice A key focus is on the development of critical thinking skills to prepare graduates for leadership and innovation in the field of human services. You will also gain valuable practical experience as part of the field education placement component. Students are required to undertake Criminal History Checks through the Department of Human Services (DHS) for Working with Children, in the Aged Care Sector and in Disability Services; obtain a SAPOL National Police Record Check; completed a one-day Safe Environments for Children and Young People course; and the University's online module, Undertaking a Safe Student Placement. Some placements may also require students to hold a current driver's licence and/or additional requirements as requested by a specific placement provider. On completion you will have an advanced knowledge and understanding of current social issues, social work values and ethics. Building on knowledge and skills already attained through previous study, you will explore topics such as: social work values ethics and identity human rights current social issues mental health Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures child protection cross cultural practice A portion of this degree will include practicum, with the remaining courses in social policy and social work theory. There is a major focus on leadership, innovation and research driven practice.

The Master of Guidance and Counselling offered by James Cook University is an advanced Masters course designed for students aspiring to become professionals in Counselling. Students will gain hands-on experience through practical exercises and real-world projects, allowing them to apply the concepts learned in class. The curriculum is carefully designed to ensure that students develop a strong foundation in Counselling and acquire the skills needed to solve complex problems in the industry. Upon completion of this course, students will be well-prepared to tackle the challenges of Counselling and pursue rewarding career opportunities such as Mental Health Counselor, School Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, Substance Abuse Counselor.