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Postgraduate GRF-SPS-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Suicidology

Engage with suicide intervention and prevention

Whether you’re dealing with suicide in a practical or academic context, you’ll have a scientific and theoretical basis to work from. Apply your knowledge to research, policy and planning, in areas like health, education, and law enforcement.

Available loans

Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

4

Price

From

$9,750

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

Credit available

Yes

Applications Close

  • 14 May 23
  • 02 Jul 23
  • 02 Jul 23
  • 13 Aug 23
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Degree details

What you'll learn

Explore the practical, policy and research issues in the field of suicide prevention in this graduate certificate. You'll gain a basic understanding of the key themes that emerge in suicide research and contemporary suicide prevention practices.

The foundations of suicide and its prevention are explored through examination of historical, cultural, epidemiological, and practical theory and practice elements, providing a 360-degree perspective of the phenomena and its complexities. The role of lived experience is also emphasised given the critical role of the 'voice' of those who have been impacted by suicide loss or suicidality for informing suicide and its prevention.

Career opportunities

This degree will benefit individuals working in or wishing to work in this specialty field across the health, education, law enforcement, emergency, clergy, social and community service sectors. Additionally, this degree will provide the foundation for professions in which the core work is research, policy or planning. They provide you with scientifically based knowledge and theoretical knowledge in practical settings to deal with suicide in an academic, policy or practical context.

Key employment sectors

  • Health Care and Social Assistance Education and Training Public Administration and Safety Other Services

Potential job outcomes

  • Community mental health officer, Counsellor, Welfare officer, Case manager, Social worker, Recreation officer, Probation and parole officer

*Source: Australian Government Job Outlook.

Entry requirements

Higher education

Consideration for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Suicide Prevention Studies program will be given to those candidates who have:

  • completed a Bachelor degree in any discipline; OR

VET studies

  • a health or social sciences-related Diploma or Certificate IV VET/TAFE qualification plus two years relevant work experience

English Proficiency Requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

  • A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
  • OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
  • OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
  • OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
  • OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
  • OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

English test results must be no more than two years old.

Credit for previous study or work

Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website:

  • Credit transfer
Description

Explore the practical, policy and research issues in the field of suicide prevention in this graduate certificate. You'll gain a basic understanding of the key themes that emerge in suicide research and contemporary suicide prevention practices.

The foundations of suicide and its prevention are explored through examination of historical, cultural, epidemiological, and practical theory and practice elements, providing a 360-degree perspective of the phenomena and its complexities. The role of lived experience is also emphasised given the critical role of the 'voice' of those who have been impacted by suicide loss or suicidality for informing suicide and its prevention.

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

This program is offered part-time online.

Study anytime, anywhere - This degree is available online through our Digital campus, giving you more room to fit university with your work and social life.

The Graduate Certificate in Suicidology is offered fully online. You can access course materials, participate in discussion forums, lodge assessment items and access support services via Learning@Griffith. There is no requirement for on-campus attendance. Access to a reliable computer with internet connection is essential.

Award Requirements

To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Suicide Prevention Studies (GCertSuicidePrevSt), a student must acquire 40 credit points as prescribed below:

  • gain 40 credit points for the prescribed courses.

Degree structure can be found here

Exit Points

Students with a Graduate Certificate in Suicidology (from Griffith University) with a GPA of 5.0 or higher will be eligible to apply for entry to the Master of Suicidology (5666).

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