Graduate Certificate in Islamic Psychology
PostgraduateCSU-ISP-GCE2025
Course information for 2025 intake
Explore the intersection of religion, psychology, and Islam
Begin to understand the Muslim experience of everyday life with this innovative course. You’ll learn to engage with diverse audiences and provide counselling services. Get ready for work with Muslim communities, adults, and children in various settings.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 6 months full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 4
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Graduate Certificate in Islamic Psychology
About this degree
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
- Analyse and discuss the key concepts and frameworks associated with Islamic psychology, human behaviour, human experience and counselling.
- Reflect on and evaluate the similarities and differences in the theory and practice of contemporary psychology and Islamic psychology.
- Reflect on and identify both opportunities and challenges in applying Islamic psychology and counselling in the contemporary context.
- Demonstrate the application of Islamic therapeutic principles in counselling.
The Graduate Certificate in Islamic Psychology at Charles Sturt University is the first degree of its kind in Australia. The Graduate Certificate in Islamic Psychology is designed for people who aspire to have a grounded understanding of Islamic psychology in order to enhance their current profession or to further understand the intersection between Islam and psychology in everyday life. The course explores the theory and practice of psychology, human behaviour, human experience and counselling from Islamic perspectives with a focus on culture and religion sensitive practice in meeting Muslim needs.
Recommended study pattern
There is no prescribed enrolment pattern. Students can enrol in subject(s) based on the availability of the subject(s) each session.
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Indicative total fee $9,360
The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
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Entry requirements
Bachelor Degree (or AQF equivalent) in any discipline from a University or other tertiary education provider.
Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of no less than three years.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit for current competencies will be granted to eligible applicants.
Career opportunities
The unique skill set you gain from this graduate certificate will be invaluable if you work with children, young people, individuals and families in community and mainstream setting, delivering counselling services for Muslim clients. The knowledge you'll leave with will enhance any career that involves engaging diverse audiences. And the advanced communication, analysis and writing skills you'll graduate with can be used in any role - and increase your employability when you want to take the next step in your career.