Program Overview
The Family Studies at University of Newcastle is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Family Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 32,740 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 15,860 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Newcastle, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Family Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations in Family Studies
- Community Engagement: Cross sector perspectives
- Father-Infant Attachment and Co-Parenting: Theory and Intervention
- Working With Fathers in Vulnerable Families
- Engaging Men and Fathers in Human Services: Theory and Practice
- Child-Centred Practice in Family Work
- Responding to Risk in Family Work
- Basis of Drug/Alcohol Problems
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- The University of Newcastle recognises the value of informal learning gained through professional experience. Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Family Studies program is available to applicants who can demonstrate a suitable combination of education, professional experience and industry qualifications.
- If you would like your professional qualifications and/or work experience to be considered, please provide certified copies of all relevant qualifications, a detailed CV, and a statement of service or signed letters from employers confirming your role, duties and period of employment.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 32,740 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 15,860 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 32,740 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 15,860 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Newcastle directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Newcastle
University of Newcastle
New South Wales, Australia
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University Profile- Application Deadline Jan, 2027
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
