Graduate Certificate In Ageing
What this course is about
The Graduate Certificate in Ageing allows students to engage in focused learning which will assist them to undertake pastoral care roles in residential and community settings, especially in church-sponsored aged care facilities. Graduates will be able to articulate insights from a theological and ecclesial understanding of pastoral care.
Course learning outcomes
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Ageing:
- have a detailed understanding of the ageing profile of the Australian population;
- have an understanding of the theological, spiritual, pastoral care, and ethical dimensions of human ageing in our Australian context;
- have the skills to evaluate critically contemporary approaches to ageing and the care of aged persons;
- apply the skills necessary to develop, implement, and evaluate pastoral strategies for the care of ageing persons in diverse community settings and in a religiously pluralist social context;
- apply understanding and skills to articulate and implement a pastoral care strategy that is attentive to the religious, spiritual, ethical, and pastoral care needs of ageing persons.
Campus Information
Catholic Theological College
At Catholic Theological College our emphasis on personal reflection and pastoral service, combined with our excellence in academic rigour, enables us to offer students opportunities for deeper understanding of our faith and ways to explore how faith can contribute to our contemporary world.
Intakes
- Feb Deadline: Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
PSW Opportunity
- Not Eligible for PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.
Attend an interview
It is a requirement that all students attend an admissions interview with an academic advisor at a College. This will be a Course Advisor in the case of coursework applicants, and a Research Coordinator in the case of a higher degree by research applicants. The interview may be conducted by telephone or email or similar means. The purpose of the interview is to help you choose the right course, to ensure you meet the admission requirements, and to plan a program of study appropriate to your course and your needs.
- Course Type: Part Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
7920 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: 300 AUD