| Duration | 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time |
| Location | Online |
| Next start term | Anytime |
| Study mode | Online |
| Course code | CL23 |
| First-year fee | $16,836 (Indicative) (FFP) |
Develop specialist knowledge and skills for research, professional practice and further learning in relation to domestic and family violence. You will be highly sought after by industry who faces a critical need for trained practitioners to reduce the instance of this important community issue. This course has been designed in consultation with industry and you will benefit from lecturers who are part of the Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence Research, partly funded by the Queensland Government. This means you will have access to leaders in the field, and the opportunity to learn from and contribute to, the latest research.
Through undertaking independent research related to your practice area/s of interest, you will have the opportunity to enhance your understanding of key domestic and family violence theories and approaches in fields such as working with victims/ survivors and perpetrator behaviour change interventions. Explore legal and safety considerations that arise from working in this area and consider ethical, professional and self-management implications for practice.
In collaboration with the Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence Research, this qualification offers a pathway to further advanced qualifications in domestic and family violence research and education.
The knowledge and skills gained through completing this course are transferable across a wide range of professions and occupations where workers encounter victims/survivors and perpetrators of domestic and family violence, including criminal justice, child safety, health services and non-government organisations.
The Master of Domestic and Family Violence Practice is available to study via our flexible online Be Different platform, making it easier for you to fit study around your work and lifestyle. Enjoy the flexibility to study anytime, any place and at your own pace. You will have up to five years to complete the course.
By completing the Master of Domestic and Family Violence Practice it will prepare you to pursue employment in criminal justice, child safety organisations, health services, non-government organisations including domestic violence services.
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
Designed for maximum flexibility, this course is entirely self-paced and 100% online, hosted on our Be Different platform. Access your course content on any device, anytime, and experience the ultimate flexibility and convenience.
You must complete 12 units (72 credits):
In this course, you will study a total of 12 units consisting of eight core and four electives.
The first eight units in the unit list below are the core units. The elective units allow you to select four units from the following six:
To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and when you will study each unit, check out our course planners.
If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies. Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
The Indicative First-Year Fee for a Full Fee Paying (FFP) Place is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one full-time academic year (this is usually eight units studied over two terms) and should be used as a guide only. Your actual fees may vary depending on the units you study and your study load. Check the cost-per-unit spreadsheet available on our fees webpage for the approved unit fees. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Understanding your fees.
You may be eligible for FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay their tuition fees. Provided you meet the FEE-HELP eligibility criteria, you can choose to use FEE-HELP to cover all or part of your tuition fees.
Learn more about paying for university or view the FEE-HELP information booklet on the Australian Government’s Study Assist website.
There may be additional costs as part of your studies, such as technology expenses. Learn more about other study costs.
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