Western Sydney University
Graduate Certificate in Ageing, Wellbeing and Sustainability
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
Learn the skills to promote healthy ageing, support wellbeing and implement sustainable practices in ageing-related fields.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Ageing, Wellbeing and Sustainability offers practitioners and professionals involved in planning and providing services to aged communities an opportunity to explore ageing-related issues and challenges. This online program also provides an entry point to the Graduate Diploma in Ageing, Wellbeing, and Sustainability for those who wish to further their professional development in the ageing sector.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
Qualification for this award requires completing four core subjects or 40 credit points.
Core subjects
- Ageing in Place: Wellbeing and Sustainability
- Health and Socio-political Issues in Aged Care
- Supporting Aged Communities
- Cultural and Social Diversity in Health Care
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree (AQF Level 7 or equivalent) in any discipline.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit for Prior Learning is the recognition of prior learning in terms of experience and/or studies. When you apply for Credit for Prior Learning, the university will assess your prior learning. It may award you Credit for Prior Learning in the program you are currently studying in recognition of what you have achieved. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to many exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:
- Community aged care facilitator/manager
- Regional aged care coordinator
- Disability services manager
- Aged care site manager
- City design planning
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual fee in 2025: $4,656 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
A student's annual fee may vary depending on:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of subjects.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you only need to pay some of your tuition fees. The student contribution amount is the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per subject you're enrolled in.
- Depending on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
