Integrated Human Studies is a broad, interdisciplinary field that brings together the humanities, sciences and applied disciplines to address the big questions of the 21st century and complex global challenges, such as the population explosion, climate change, resource depletion and poverty. It focuses on the origins, nature, current condition and future of humans as the dominant species and the greatest evolutionary force on the planet. The ultimate goal of Integrated Human Studies is to promote human wellbeing in a sustainable environment by fostering the development of informed and active citizens and leaders.
As a student of Integrated Human Studies, you will gain familiarity with the key concepts and modes of inquiry of a range of disciplines and interdisciplinary fields concerned with human origins, biology, culture, society and behaviour, as well learning how to integrate and synthesise insights and methods from these fields in order to understand complex issues. You will also gain the knowledge, skills and capacity to effect positive change in your life and career, improve your job marketability, and further your personal, professional and academic development.
Course Objectives
The major objectives of IHS postgraduate courses are for students to gain:
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personal and professional development relevant to global citizenship
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knowledge of facts, trends, concepts, perspectives and scenarios essential for an understanding of the 21st century
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the ability to investigate global, regional and local issues using a range of basic modes of inquiry or methods of research, including interdisciplinary and futures methods
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the ability to locate and critically evaluate online information about global, regional and local issues
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the ability to integrate or synthesise ideas from various perspectives
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critical and creative thinking skills relevant to a broad range of disciplines
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the ability to connect with and contribute to relevant networks and organisations
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the ability to use online technologies and applications to collaboratively build knowledge and share ideas
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the ability to create eportfolios, blogs and other online productions of value to the broader community
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the capacity for action and leadership in addressing major issues
Eligibility
Academic entrance:
A three year undergraduate degree, or equivalent recognised by the University of Western Australia.
English Language Competence (ELC)
To be eligible for admission to an undergraduate course, you must demonstrate satisfactory performance in a UWA-approved test of English. This is the case even if English is your first language.
Do not assume you have met UWA's English Language Competence (ELC) requirements by having undertaken degree studies elsewhere.
For further information refer to the UWA website: www.studyat.uwa.edu.au/undergraduate/admission/english
How to Apply
Students are required to apply and be approved by the University of Western Australia before they can enrol in units through OUA.
Applications for the Graduate Diploma in Integrated Human Studies are due two weeks prior to the close of enrolment.
Please complete the application form below.
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Read information requirements
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Select to apply for one or more courses listed on the application form, taking note
of the eligibility criteria for each course. If you want to apply for a (restricted)
course with a different university, you'll need to submit a separate application
from the relevant course page.
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or save and return to it later.
Completing this application should take 15 to 20 minutes.
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Need help completing your application? Contact us:
If in doubt about any of the information required to support your application, the
more information you can provide the better. If you have any academic queries
including how to request credit transfer, contact University of Western Australia directly.
For all other enquiries, contact us.
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Next steps:
After submitting your application, you should receive a confirmation email containing
a copy of your application for your records.
Your application will be assessed within 2-4 weeks, and if further information is
required, we will contact you. Once your application has been assessed, we will
be in touch via email to notify you of the outcome. At the latest this will be
one week after the closing date for applications.
If, after submitting your application, you wish to change your
preferences or submit an additional document, please email apply@open.edu.au. Include your full
name as it appeared on the application.
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Prepare supporting documents
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Check that you have all the required documents, according to individual course
requirements and your personal circumstances, specifically:
- Your curriculum vitae - required for entry into postgraduate courses
only.
- Certified
copies of academic transcripts - required in most cases but check course
eligibility rules.
- A letter of recommendation from your employer on company letterhead -
recommended for entry using work experience.
- Certified legal documentation - if you have changed your name e.g. a marriage
certificate, deed poll name change certificate.
- Certified legal documentation - if you need to correct an error in your date of
birth e.g. a birth certificate.
- English language test results - if your courses were not predominantly in
English e.g. IELTS
or equivalent test results.
- Official translations of any documents not in English.
A "certified" copy is a copy bearing the recognised mark of a Justice of the Peace,
Commission of Oaths or declarations, Public Notary or a Solicitor.
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Create an electronic copy of your attachments:
For each certified document, scan and save it on your computer. Save your curriculum
vitae to your computer, then get ready to upload all documents in the form.
Do not send original documents as they will not be returned.
Then submit your application in one of two ways:
Award Requirements
To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Integrated Human Studies students must complete 7 units (including one double unit).
A Graduate Diploma from UWA is one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study (with an overall time limit of four years).
Recognition of Prior Learning / Credit
Please contact the course coordinator for further information about UWA policies on RPL and Credit applications.
Related Courses
This course sits within a group of courses, giving you the flexibility to study towards different levels of qualification. The courses are listed from the highest to the lowest qualification.
