Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning
Griffith Credentials are earned and issued within this program.
Program code
4186
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
1 year full-time
2 years part-time
Credit points
80
Indicative fee
$32,500.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual fee
About this program
For those new to financial planning including career changers or non-degree holders, the Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning provides the foundation level of knowledge and skills required by modern financial advisors to start and progress their career. This includes the practice and theory of financial planning including financial markets, risk management and taxation.
For experienced advisers holding a related degree, the Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning provides an opportunity to meet the new regulatory requirements and advance knowledge in areas such as finance, leadership, consumer behaviour and more. A choice of electives is packaged with the Financial Adviser Standards (FAS) bridging courses into a program of study.
You will graduate with a degree accredited under the new standards set out by FAS.
Griffith University offers a range of flexible delivery modes including on-campus and online. Find out more about our Financial Planning programs.
Financial Planning credentials
As you progress through this program you are able to earn Financial Planning credentials which represent your achievement of each of the FAS core knowledge areas. More information is available on the Griffith Credentials website.
| Code | Program title | Campus | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3322 | Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning | Online | Exit point only |
| 5686 | Master of Financial Planning | Online | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3 |
| 4186 | Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning (this program) | Online | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3 |
Note: Progression is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.
Attendance information
This Graduate Diploma program is offered full-time and part time online in Trimester 1 and 2. It is only offered as part-time in Trimester 3. With some courses available on campus, you may choose to study courses at other campuses, online or a combination of both. While not all courses are available in all study periods, continuing students may plan their enrolments to enable 30 credit points or more to be undertaken in Trimester 3.
Griffith offers courses over three 12 week trimesters a year. Some courses in this degree are taught over 6 weeks as part of the 12 week trimester and some courses are taught over the 12 weeks of the trimester. Refer to the individual course links in the program structure for more information.
My career opportunities
Upon completion of this Graduate Diploma program, you may find career opportunities in the financial services industry (namely, banks, funds management and financial planning companies) in various roles such as client services officers, business development, client administration officers and trainee para-planners.
Program accreditation
The Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning is accredited by the Financial Adviser Standards (FAS).
Fee-paying postgraduate (domestic) students
Indicative annual tuition fee
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points.
The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Tuition fees
- A fee-paying postgraduate student pays tuition fees.
- Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program prior to 2014 is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student commenced the program.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program from 2014 onwards is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
Program fees for the Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning (4186)
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Tuition fees for your degree program
Changing programs
If a postgraduate student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.
Further information
- Calculating your EFTSL
- Fees and Charges Procedure
- Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- Financial help and support
Additional fee information
Throughout your program you may be required to pay for the following items:
Expenses associated with field trips and placements.