Indigenous Health Promotion

The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes).

These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2019, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Integrity Policy 2022 and the Academic Integrity Procedures 2022. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies

1  Course codes

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time only.

3 Admission to candidature

(1) Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria. In exceptional circumstances the Faculty may admit applicants without these qualifications but whose evidence of experience and achievement is deemed to be equivalent.

(2) Admission to the diploma is restricted to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples and requires:

(a) at least three years working experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities, and experience in engaging communities in action to improve their health;

(b) prior learning that shows they can complete a course of study - the most obvious example is a degree or equivalent, but credit can be given for all forms of tertiary education, including VET courses.

4 Requirements for award

(1) The units of study that may be taken for the courses are set out in the Table of Units of Study: Indigenous Health Promotion.

(2) To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion a candidate must successfully complete 36 credit points, comprising:

(a) 36 credit points of core units of study.