Overview

In this course, you’ll develop a strong understanding of human sexuality. It is ideal for students who have a health or education background and who want to expand their skill sets to challenge shame, stigma and discrimination relating to sexual health.

You'll learn important foundational concepts, theories and frameworks related to human sexuality, and be given an opportunity to consider your own attitudes and values.

You’ll also customise your course to suit your interests, choosing two optional units from the following topics: sexological education, sexual and reproductive health, forensic sexology, culture and contemporary sexology, sexological practice and sexology challenges and opportunities.

After successfully completing this course, you may progress to the graduate diploma and then the master degree.

Note: media material of a sexually graphic nature is utilised in this course. Please refer to the handbook for additional course information.

Please refer to the handbook for additional course information.

What jobs can the Graduate Certificate in Sexology course lead to?

Sex therapy
Human rights
Disability
Health promotion
Youth work
Education
Nursing
Allied health

What you'll learn

Apply sexological knowledge, principles and concepts to research and practice.
Reflect, interpret and critically analyse topics and issues relevant to sexology.
Access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information to research and practice of sexology.
Effectively communicate an understanding of sexological issues and topics.
Use appropriate technologies to gather information and communicate regarding topics and issues relevant to sexology.
Demonstrate ability in interdependent and self-directed learning in the study of sexology.
Recognise and apply international perspectives and principles to sexology.
Demonstrate understanding and respect for human sexual rights and cultural diversity in relation to sexual attitudes, values and practices.
Evaluate and apply relevant professional skills to research and practice in sexology.

Professional recognition and accreditation

Graduates may be eligible for membership of the Society of Australian Sexologists (SAS), which is a member of the World Association for Sexual Health. You may obtain a specialist title as a psychosexual therapist or sexuality educator from SAS after completing the additional accreditation requirements. The requirements to use these titles in other countries may differ.

Note: This course is not accredited by a counselling or psychology body. Students who are interested in working in these areas should complete a course recognised by peak bodies such as the Australian Counselling Association or the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Applicants for a Graduate Certificate are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://study.curtin.edu.au/. Applicants generally require a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate. Students without a degree from a recognised tertiary institution must have at least three years work experience in a relevant field OR may be asked to undertake additional study in their first semester that will be set on a case-by-case basis (e.g. Post Entry Language Assessment or other university online modules). Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met. Ideally, applicants require a recognised degree in one of the health professions, social work or welfare studies, psychology, theology, education, behavioural sciences, including sociology, anthropology or biological sciences or related areas. Applicant interviews will be conducted where required.

Application Requirements

Please refer to our application requirements before applying for a Graduate Certificate in Sexology (GD-SXLGY).

Please note: due to unit prerequisites, if you commence this course in semester two you’ll only be able to enrol in one unit.

Documents to submit with your application

Fees and scholarships

Fee information is not available for this course at this time. Find estimated course fees.

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How to apply

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Curtin course code: GC-SXLGY
Last updated on: 21 January 2025

Graduate Certificate in Sexology