3382
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
1 year part-time
40
$17,750.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual fee
Explore the practical, policy and research issues in the field of suicide prevention in this graduate certificate. You'll gain a basic understanding of the key themes that emerge in suicide research and contemporary suicide prevention practices.
The foundations of suicide and its prevention are explored through examination of historical, cultural, epidemiological, and practical theory and practice elements, providing a 360-degree perspective of the phenomena and its complexities. The role of lived experience is also emphasised given the critical role of the 'voice' of those who have been impacted by suicide loss or suicidality for informing suicide and its prevention.
As a student of this program, you'll learn alongside student peers who share your interest in suicide prevention. Many will be working in the health sector already, allowing you to build a wider network of professional connections as you learn. You will have ample opportunity to connect with people in online seminars. Throughout, you will be guided through the course materials by leading experts in suicidology.
The flexibility within this degree equips you for careers in the multi-disciplinary fields of health, social sciences, education, welfare, correctional services, emergency services and volunteer-peer based suicide prevention workforce. You will also benefit from specialist capabilities, enabling employment in suicide prevention and/ or mental health workforce including policy, academia, education, and non-clinical/clinical practice-based settings.
Study anytime, anywhere - This degree is available online through our Digital campus, giving you more room to fit university with your work and social life.
The courses in this graduate certificate may be credited towards a related graduate diploma or masters degree. Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past, which will give you an idea of what you can expect.
Code | Program title | Campus | Intake |
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3382 | Graduate Certificate in Suicidology (this program) | Online | Trimester 1 only |
5666 | Master of Suicidology | Online | Trimester 1 only |
Note: Progression is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.
This program is offered part-time online.
The Graduate Certificate in Suicidology is offered fully online. You can access course materials, participate in discussion forums, lodge assessment items and access support services via Learning@Griffith. There is no requirement for on-campus attendance. Access to a reliable computer with internet connection is essential.
This program is offered part-time and online. International students are advised that they may study the program off-shore in online mode. You can access course materials, participate in discussion forums, lodge assessment items and access support services via Learning@Griffith. Access to a reliable computer with internet connection is essential.
You may find work in this speciality field across the health, education, law enforcement, emergency, clergy, social and community service sectors. Additionally, this degree will provide the foundation for professions in which the core work is research, policy or planning. They provide you with scientifically based knowledge and theoretical knowledge in practical settings to deal with suicide in an academic, policy or practical context.
*Source: Australian Government Job Outlook.
Students with a Graduate Certificate in Suicidology (from Griffith University) with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 or higher will be eligible to apply for entry to the Master of Suicidology (5666).
An International student is one who is not:
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points (two full-time trimesters).
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