Program Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Autism Diagnosis at The University of Western Australia is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 6 months, delivered Hybrid. 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 Graduate Certificate in Autism Diagnosis 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: 6 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 8,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Perth, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Autism Diagnosis 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
- Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) Training
- ASD Practicum Placement
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
(1) For admission an applicant must have:
(a)(i) a bachelor\'s degree in speech pathology, medicine, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; or
(ii) an accredited bachelor\'s honours degree in psychology, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;\xc2\xa0
and
(b) evidence of having at least three months of full-time equivalent experience working directly with children or adolescents, as recognised by UWA;\xc2\xa0
and
(c) a satisfactory personal statement, as recognised by UWA;\xc2\xa0
and
(d) two satisfactory referees, as recognised by UWA;\xc2\xa0
and
(e) a curriculum vitae summarising relevant occupational and practical experience, as recognised by UWA.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 8,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 8,400 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Western Australia 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 The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia
Perth, Australia
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a public research university in Crawley, Western Australia, Australia. UWA was established in 1911 by an act of the Parliament of Western Australia.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-11-17
- Start Date 2018-02-26
- Language English
- Duration 6 months