POSTGRADUATE GUIDE 2021 · FREMANTLE CAMPUS THE OBJECTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA ARE: a) the provision of university education within a context of Catholic faith and values; and b) the provision of an excellent standard of – i) teaching, scholarship and research; ii) training for the professions; and iii) pastoral care for its students.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY The University of Notre Dame Australia is proud to acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of this land upon which our University sits. The University acknowledges that the Fremantle Campus is located on Wadjuk Country, the Broome Campus on Yawuru Country and the Sydney Campus on Cadigal Country.

2 | | NOTRE NOTRE DAME DAME AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE POSTGRADUATE GUIDE GUIDE Choose 01Discover 02 03Apply

Discover Finding the degree Admission and Notre Dame of your choice application

Why us 6 Arts & Sciences 16 Admissions process 100 Fremantle Campus 8 Business 24 Research Institutes 10 Education 32 Student support 12 Law 50 Philosophy & Theology 54 Health degrees Health Sciences 64 Medicine 68 Nursing & Midwifery 78

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 3 Discover

Discover Notre Dame Why us 6 Fremantle Campus 8 Research Institutes 10 Student support 12

4 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 5 WHY US

Curriculum informed by industry, combined with our distinctive student focussed approach, provide an exceptional postgraduate experience at Notre Dame.

“Notre Dame has enabled me to achieve well beyond my own expectations, and I attribute this fully to the unique one-on- one support I have received throughout my postgraduate experience.” Carmen Doctor of Philosophy, Health Sciences

6 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE #1 in Australia Skills Development

#1 in WA Overall Quality of Educational Experience Student Support Teaching Quality Learner Engagement

Federal Government’s Quality Indicators for Learning & Teaching in postgraduate studies – see qilt.edu.au.

APPLYAPPLY DIRECT DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD/POSTGRAD | 7 FREMANTLE

30 minutes from Perth, Notre Dame’s Fremantle Campus is located in the port city’s West End. Housed in historic buildings with a café on every corner, it’s a ‘town university’ of great charm.

WOOLSTORES FREMANTLE STATION SHOPPING CENTRE & BUSPORT

FREMANTLE MARKETS

FREMANTLE

CAPPUCCINO STRIP

BATHERS BEACH

FISHING BOAT HARBOUR

8 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE North Fremantle Station

PERTH CITY Stirling Hwy

Canning Hwy

Carrington St

Queen Victoria St Leach Hwy

Fremantle Station High St

Fremantle

Stock Rd South Tce

Bathers Beach

MarineTce

Fishing boat harbour South St Vibrant city life Vibrant. Friendly. Inner-city. Instagram-worthy. These are some of the words our students use to describe university life at Notre Dame. Located in Fremantle’s West End and housed in historic buildings with a café on every corner, it’s a ‘town university’ of great charm. Our smaller class sizes and greater access to lecturers are just part of the reason we are the number one university in Western Australia for Overall Quality of Educational Experience. Unwind between classes in our refurbished and architecturally- commended Student Hall, or relax at Esplanade Park or Bathers Beach, only a few steps from Campus. Schools Boasting heritage buildings and leafy courtyards, Notre Dame’s Fremantle Campus provides a welcoming social hub in the heart of historic Fremantle. The University has 53 buildings located in the West End to accommodate our growing student population (6,000+ students). The Fremantle Campus is our foundation Campus and is home to our Schools of Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing & Midwifery, Physiotherapy, and Philosophy & Theology. Transport Minutes from the Fremantle CBD, the Campus is a short walk from the Fremantle train station and busport, and a 30-minute train ride to Perth city.

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 9 RESEARCH

“The support for my thesis—validating the hype of blockchain technology, exploring its relevance in the business world—Notre Dame gave me the best return on investment of my entire education.”

Higher degree by research graduate Doctor of Business Administration

10 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Research Institutes

Institute for Health Research The Institute for Health Research provides expertise in the design and analysis of complex health research with University researchers and those in the wider healthcare system. Through supervision of postgraduate research students and involvement in collaborative studies with other academic and clinical researchers, the Institute for Health Research has a vibrant research focus with strong industry links that seek to improve the health and wellbeing of the community. Nulungu Research Institute The Nulungu Research Institute focusses on three core research themes—Caring for Country, Education, and Aboriginal wellbeing and health—within a context of valuing Aboriginal knowledge. Based at Notre Dame Broome, research is guided by the core principle of ‘Right People, Right Country, Right Way’. A key feature of Nulungu’s research profile is impactful community-driven collaborative projects with national and international academic institutions, teaching and research communities, government and industry. Institute for Ethics & Society The Institute for Ethics & Society aims to foster ethical awareness in professional and social life through the following: • Developing a vibrant research agenda in targeted fields of academic study. • Providing expertise in ethics education for students and staff at Notre Dame. • Delivering training services for industry in areas of professional ethics. • Facilitating public engagement on issues of ethical importance. The Institute for Ethics & Society research focus areas include Moral Philosophy & Ethics Education, Bioethics & Healthcare Ethics, and Religion & Global Ethics.

APPLYAPPLY DIRECT DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD/POSTGRAD | 11 12 NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE POSTGRADUATE AUSTRALIA DAME |NOTRE

STUDENT SUPPORT Notre Dame Careers Service Study Centre For free career advice, the on-campus Careers Service is available to help you Throughout your degree you will have access access information and resources to develop to a range of programs and opportunities to your professional career. help you succeed at university. Most support A series of careers-related workshops are is provided free of charge and is delivered also held throughout the academic year. via demand-driven workshops and individual For careers appointments and workshops, appointments with a Learning Advisor. You bookings are via CareerHub, which students can join workshops on topics designed to can access through the My ND portal or address the challenges common to university directly at careerhub.nd.edu.au. life, such as referencing and academic integrity, time management, academic essay writing, critical reading, note-taking, Mature-Age understanding feedback from assessments, and exam anxiety. Social Network Returning to study after a long absence can Access and Inclusion be a daunting experience. Many students juggle responsibilities outside university, The Access and Inclusion team is responsible such as work and family commitments. To for supporting students with disability address these challenges, we have a mature- or equity matters, and the planning and age social network on campus to help implementation of reasonable adjustments students meet one another, exchange ideas, that may include the following: experiences and to provide support. • Changes to examination conditions • Equipment and assistive technology Campus Ministry • Services such as assistance The Campus Ministry team works to with note-taking promote, encourage and engage students’ • Alternative format study materials faith on Campus and to offer the chance • Individual study skills advice and support for students and staff to flourish and seek in collaboration with a Learning Advisor. excellence beyond measurable academic criteria. Campus Ministry welcomes students of all backgrounds and faiths or no faith at all. Counselling Service Notre Dame provides a free and confidential counselling service to help you develop skills and strategies that enable you to achieve your personal and academic goals, making your time at university more comfortable and stress-free.

IT’S ALL HERE

notredame.edu.au/students

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 13 Choose

Finding the degree of your choice Arts & Sciences 16 Business 24 Education 32 Law 50 Philosophy & Theology 54 Health degrees Health Sciences 64 Medicine 68 Nursing & Midwifery 78

14 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 15 ARTS & SCIENCES Achieve endless possibilities with our distinctive distinctive our with possibilities endless Achieve thinking. critical and learning experiential on emphasis ARTS & SCIENCES

Master of Architecture student

Hear Brandon’s story - notredame.edu.au/brandon

16 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Postgraduate studies in Arts & Sciences builds on your knowledge and experience, challenges your current thinking and assists you in acquiring new skills to further your career, all with the guidance and support of specialised academic staff.

The School of Arts & Sciences offers postgraduate coursework degrees in the Master of Architecture, Master of Counselling and the Graduate Certificate in Aboriginal Studies. Our programs offer the following: • Guidance by experienced academics. • Opportunities to build networks with industry professionals through work placements and in-class experiences. • Coursework combined with original research at the Master’s level.

Skills Development #1 in Australia Graduate Employment #1 in WA Median Starting Salary #1 in WA

Federal Government Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching for postgraduate studies in Humanities, Culture and Social Sciences – qilt.edu.au.

Higher Degrees by Research We also offer supervised Higher Degrees by Research in a range of relevant areas should you wish to deepen your knowledge in arts and sciences. For more information visit notredame. edu.au/study and select ‘postgraduate research’. ARTS & SCIENCES

Graduate Certificate in Aboriginal Studies

The Graduate Certificate in Aboriginal Studies is an intensive, one-year program that provides students with a deep knowledge and appreciation of Australia’s First Peoples and their relationship with the Australian nation since the arrival of Europeans. One particular highlight of this program is that students will have the opportunity to spend time on Country with Aboriginal Elders and facilitators in Broome.

Program code: 4000

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2

1 year part-time Duration: (equivalent to 0.5 year full-time)

Fremantle, Broome Campuses Study mode: (Blended learning), 100% Online (WA)

Why study this program?

While the Graduate Certificate in Aboriginal Studies will be of particular value to those already working with Indigenous communities, this degree also provides a useful background for anyone whose career in health promotion, medicine, justice, education or social work brings them into contact with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. In particular, this degree will be of great value for anyone working in local, state or federal Government – or indeed staff employed by non-government organisations (NGOs) in Australia.

Program summary

One Aboriginal Studies subject • The Silent History (a week-long course delivered on Broome campus).

Three Aboriginal Studies electives – chosen from the following (Please note: The availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change): • Aboriginal People in Contemporary Australian Society* • Aboriginal People and the Media* • Aboriginal People and the Legal System* • The Cultural and Spiritual Life of Aboriginal People (immersion in Broome)

* These courses are delivered in a blended learning mode with online and real-time contact with staff and other students. Please note: The availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.

Entry requirements

A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised Australian or overseas university or equivalent, plus alternative pathways for those with relevant work experience.

18 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Graduate Certificate in Mathematics

The Graduate Certificate of Mathematics provides a short program of postgraduate study for graduates of other disciplines who need to understand and use mathematics professionally. Providing a solid grounding in subjects such as calculus, algebra, geometry and statistics, the program is ideal for accredited teachers from other disciplines who would like a pathway to become qualified to teach mathematics. The program can be completed over one year of part-time study. This Graduate Certificate of Mathematics is part of a nested program of study. Nested programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the level of qualification that is right for you.

Program code: 4153

Commencement: Summer Term, Semester 1

0.5 years of full-time study, Duration: or part-time equivalent

Study mode: 100% Online

Why study this program?

A university-level mathematics qualification provides knowledge and problem-solving skills that are useful across many fields, including finance, insurance, engineering, epidemiology and data analytics. It is an ideal starting point for accredited teachers from other disciplines to become proficient in pure and applied tertiary-level mathematics. You will also develop skills in analysing problems and developing innovative solutions, using technology to analyse and visualise data and enhance your communication and learning skills. Our part-time program has been specifically designed for working professionals who want to improve their own mathematical expertise and career prospects. The program consists of four core courses and has been designed around school terms to assist you to balance your existing work, family and other commitments.

Program summary

• Principles of Mathematics • Calculus • Linear Algebra • Statistics

Entry requirements

A completed Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in Arts, Science, Education or Business.

Aboriginal Studies graduate Hear Sarah’s story - notredame.edu.au/sarah-t

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 19 ARTS & SCIENCES

Graduate Diploma of Mathematics Education

The Graduate Diploma of Mathematics Education provides a short program of postgraduate study for graduates of other disciplines who need to understand and use mathematics professionally. It is ideal for accredited teachers in other disciplines to retrain in mathematics as a teaching area. The program equips teachers with the capacity, skills and confidence to teach up to and including Extension 1 and 2 mathematics. This Graduate Diploma of Mathematics Education is part of a nested program of study. Nested programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the level of qualification that is right for you

Program code: 4159 Program summary

Commencement: Summer Term, Semester 1 • Principles of Mathematics

Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent • Calculus • Linear Algebra Study mode: 100% Online • Statistics • Discrete Mathematics • 25 Units of Credit from one (1) Practicum Course or Why study this program? Advanced Calculus • Teaching Methods in Mathematics Our Graduate Diploma and Master of Mathematics Education are the only face-to-face postgraduate programs in Australia that enables accredited teachers from other disciplines to Entry requirements retrain in mathematics as a teaching area, providing the opportunity to learn from lecturers and peers as role models • Possession of a Bachelor’s award (AQF level of excellent teaching practice, network, ask questions and 7 qualification) or equivalent in Initial Teacher gain expert advice. They enables students to develop deep Education; or and flexible content knowledge in pure and applied tertiary- level mathematics. They also gives teachers the opportunity • Possession of a Bachelor’s award (AQF level 7 to develop their mathematics pedagogy and enhance their qualification) and concurrent study in a Master of capacity to engage their students to work mathematically Teaching (AQF level 9 qualification) to solve challenging, real-world problems across the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). This program will improve your expertise and career prospects. Qualified secondary mathematics teachers are in high demand across Australia. It also fosters valuable transferable capabilities such as critical reasoning, problem- solving and ethical judgement and decision-making. The program been designed around school terms to assist you to balance existing work, family and other commitments.

20 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Master of Counselling

Accredited by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia and Australian Counselling Association, this degree provides professional training for students who would like to work in the challenging but rewarding area of counselling. This degree combines classroom based study with practical counselling experience. Students have the opportunity to complete an original thesis as part of this program.

Program code: 5023 Program summary

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 Year One Duration: 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time • Interpersonal Group Practice • Counselling Skills Practical 190 hours component: • Theoretical Approaches to Counselling • Approaches to Mental Health Study mode: Fremantle Campus • Theory and Process of Group Facilitation • Family Systems and Couples • Research Methods Why study this degree? • Ethical Issues in Professional Life

Our Master of Counselling is designed to suit the needs of Year Two people from a variety of professional backgrounds including, • Placement, Supervision and Case Studies A & B but not limited to, social work, human resources, social welfare, nursing, psychology and education. At the end of • Professional Practice this postgraduate program, you will have the theoretical • Trauma, Loss and Grief Counselling knowledge and practical counselling skills needed to work in • Specialised Counselling Approaches a wide variety of situations. • Three Research Electives The degree takes an integrative approach to counselling practice, with a focus on contemporary and evidence- Master of Counselling research electives based approaches, group-work, mental health, research skills and counselling across the life-span. You will also be • Literature Review encouraged to develop self-awareness, identify and discuss • Professional Project links between theory and practice, and showcase your ability • Experience the World to assess and intervene in response to a range of presenting • Research Project issues. You will also develop research skills relevant to the field of counselling. • Research Project • Special Project In the second year, you will undertake an industry placement. Students complete a minimum of 190 hours of • Professional Group Project placement over the two-year program, with a minimum of 40 • Quantitative Research Methods hours of clinical contact. • Qualitative Research Methods By the end of the Master’s degree you will be able to register • Scholarly Writing and Publication as a counsellor and work with clients in a variety of settings. • Developing a Research Proposal

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree. Applicants will also be required to demonstrate a suitable degree of mature life experience, including self-awareness, a capacity For full program details visit to relate to others and an understanding of ethical behaviour. notredame.edu.au/study Admission requires a selection interview with a member of the Counselling staff. At the interview the applicant will be required to demonstrate a suitable degree of mature life experience as defined by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). Successful applicants will be required to provide a current National Police Clearance.

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 21 ARTS & SCIENCES

Master of Architecture

Architecture enhances people’s lives through the creation of meaningful human environments. Many key challenges of contemporary society—such as sustainability, housing affordability, ageing-in-place, city living and community building—often involve spatial issues. Architecture applies a holistic way of thinking and acting to combine creative design processes and technical skills with understandings of human, cultural and environmental issues.

Program code: 5152 Program summary

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 YEAR ONE Duration: 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time Semester One • Architectural Design Studio: Public Projects Practical Practicum embedded in program component: • Architectural Contexts: Urbanism and the living city • Technology in Practice: Practicum A Study mode: Fremantle Campus Winter Term • Architectural Studio: Contextual Projects Why study this degree? Semester Two • Architectural Design Studio: Heritage Contexts Notre Dame’s new Master of Architecture program provides • Ethical Issues in Professional Life a unique education in the heart of Fremantle. Gain skills in ethically, socially and environmentally responsible • Technology in Practice: Practicum B architecture as part of a small cohort of creative, critical– thinking students, embedded in architectural practice. YEAR TWO The strength of this program lies in its unique combination of Semester One the following: • Advanced Research Studio: Community Building › a small diverse cohort • Architectural Research Methods › high-quality teaching approaches • Professional Practice Practicum › tailored practice placements › socio-spatial design studios that tackle contemporary issues Winter Term (or Summer Term) › working within a studio-based, creative-practice • Architectural Placement (pre-graduation compulsory placement) research culture › situated and engaged within the Fremantle community Semester Two The Design Studio is the central component of the curriculum • Literature Review or Special Project (Professional Writing) where you apply your knowledge, creativity and strategic • Advanced Practice-Led Research Studio or problem-solving skills in the design of built environments. Independent Research Project During practice placements, you apply your professional and • Practice Management Practicum technical learning in local practices under the supervision of Advanced standing and/or recognition of prior learning may be a Registered Architect. available towards this program by application to the Dean, or delegate, The curriculum focuses on diverse graduate employment and in accordance with the University’s General Regulations. opportunities and is mapped to the Australian National Standard of Competency for Architects. In addition to gaining professional competencies, you develop high- Entry requirements level strategic research agility, resourcefulness and design innovation that opens up opportunities within traditional and Applicants seeking entry into Master of Architecture must have non-traditional career pathways. a recognised Australian or international Bachelor-level degree in Architecture or equivalent. The application process will include an The personal experience of studying architecture at the interview based on a portfolio of Bachelor-level work and may also Fremantle Campus is enhanced by the historic, artistic and include relevant professional work. architectural context of the city. Within the program there are opportunities to undertake studies in the Kimberley, Sydney and overseas.

22 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE “The creation of a design studio setting ensures that students learn in an interactive, innovative and peer-to- peer environment which we consider essential to the concept of this program.”

Professor Sarah McGann Dean, School of Arts & Sciences

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 23 24 NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE POSTGRADUATE AUSTRALIA DAME |NOTRE

BUSINESS Accelerate your career potential with an industry-focussed degree. BUSINESS Leadership graduate graduate Leadership notredame.edu.au/tara Hear Tara’s story Tara’s story Hear

Reflecting the experience and expertise of business leaders, Notre Dame’s postgraduate degrees in Business are relevant and contemporary, embracing the rapidly changing global environment while maintaining academic rigour.

Our specialised leadership programs, with a focus on ethics, are developed and offered by respected business leaders to combine industry experience and a solid academic framework to succeed in a complex and demanding business environment. Our flexible classes comprise tutorials, networking, mentoring and interacting with guest lecturers, focussing on the real-world of business. • Specific focus on career goals • Specialised leadership degree, fast-tracking effective leadership skills • Flexible study options structured to suit work schedules • Student engagement strategies offering more face-to- face time with experienced lecturers and peers in smaller classes

Overall Satisfaction #1 in WA Teaching Scale #1 in WA Graduate Employment #1 in WA

Federal Government Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching for postgraduate studies in Business & Management – qilt.edu.au.

Higher Degrees by Research We also offer supervised Higher Degrees by Research in a range of relevant areas should you wish to deepen your knowledge in business. For more information visit notredame.edu.au/study and select ‘postgraduate research’. BUSINESS

Graduate Certificate in Business

Open to students with a recognised undergraduate degree or the equivalent, this one-semester program covers subjects such as business ethics, ethical leadership, strategic management and marketing. The qualification will enhance employment prospects or can be used as a stepping stone to further study.

Program code: 4003 Entry requirements Notre Dame encourages applications from people Summer Term, Semester 1, Commencement: of all backgrounds and takes into consideration the Winter Term, Semester 2 applicant’s academic performance as well as their 1 semester full-time, or part-time personal qualities and accomplishments. Duration: equivalent Academic requirements are as follows: Study mode: 100% Online • A recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) or studies sufficient to meet the requirements of that Award; or • Where the applicant does not have an Why study this program? undergraduate degree, the Dean may approve admission to this program if the Dean is satisfied The corporate environment is rapidly changing due that: a) the applicant has sufficient background to globalisation and the impact of digital technology. and/or experience in management/supervision; Aimed at students with a previous degree, or and b) the applicant has the skills necessary to applicants with industry experience but no formal complete postgraduate studies. tertiary qualifications, a Graduate Certificate in Applications should be received at least one month Business from The University of Notre Dame prior to commencement. However, there are limited Australia shows employers that you are serious about places available in postgraduate programs and they continuing your education. will be filled on a first-come first-served basis, so early Consisting of one required course and three electives, application is encouraged. this postgraduate program is run over one semester full-time, or the equivalent in part-time study.

Program summary

The Graduate Certificate in Business comprises four courses offered part-time over a year. One compulsory course • Accounting for Managers Three electives courses You may choose from a range of postgraduate courses available in the School of Business or other Schools as approved by the Dean.

26 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Graduate Diploma of Business

Building on the Graduate Certificate in Business, our Graduate Diploma of Business expands and builds on students’ existing business skills. This graduate diploma explores a number of areas that are crucial to modern business practice, such as ethics, leadership, strategic management, innovation and human resource management.

Program code: 4025 Program summary

Summer Term, Semester 1, Students are required to study: Commencement: Winter Term, Semester 2 • Accounting for Managers Duration: 1 year full-time, or part-time equivalent • Ethical Issues in Professional Life • Strategic Management and Planning Study mode: 100% Online • Leadership: Theory and Practice or Human Resource Management • Four elective courses Why study this program?

At Notre Dame’s School of Business, students will be Entry requirements taught by passionate and dedicated educators who are Notre Dame encourages applications from people of all all respectedleaders in their field. This ensures that all our backgrounds and takes into consideration the applicant’s students willdevelop the skills needed to succeed in a academic performance as well as their personal qualities rapidly-changingwork environment. and accomplishments. As part of the program, students will be required to study Academic requirements are as follows: sevencore subjects, exploring issues such as the ethics of business,change management, strategic marketing and • A recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent management,information systems and more. They will then qualification) or studies sufficient to meet the have theopportunity to tailor their program with one of our requirements of that Award; or electives.Based on a student’s interests, they can delve into • A Graduate Certificate in a Business discipline; or the ins andouts of international business, entrepreneurship, • Where the applicant does have an undergraduate strategicworkforce issues and the social sector. degree, the Dean may approve admission to this Upon completion of the diploma, graduates will have program if the Dean is satisfied that: a) the applicant theopportunity to pursue further studies at a Master’s has sufficient background and/or experience in level,furthering their competitive edge in the workplace. management/supervision; and b) the applicant has the skills necessary to complete postgraduate studies.

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 27 BUSINESS

Graduate Certificate in Catholic Leadership

Aimed at leaders and aspiring leaders in Catholic organisations, our Graduate Certificate in Catholic Leadership provides a firm grounding in leadership and management principles, embedded in the Gospel mission and Catholic social teaching.

Program code: 4149 Program summary

Summer Term*, Semester 1, The Graduate Certificate in Catholic Leadership comprises Commencement: Winter Term, Semester 2 four courses offered part-time over a year. • Catholic Mission & Identity 1 year part-time, equivalent to Duration: 0.5 year full-time • Leadership & Management in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition Study mode: 100% Online • Leading Change in a Catholic Context • Ethical Issues in Professional Life or *Please note: Summer Term is the preferred intake date for this program Directed Business Project The program is available part-time and students are able to complete all four courses in one year if they wish. Why study this program?

The Graduate Certificate in Catholic Leadership is a formal Entry requirements program specifically focussed on the impact that Catholic faith and values have on leadership towards the common • A recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent good. This postgraduate program embraces today’s rapidly qualification), plus a minimum of three years’ changing global environment while maintaining academic experience in managerial and/or supervisory roles, or rigour and nourishing the service-oriented mission of • Sufficient background and/or experience in management/ Catholic organisations. supervision; and the skills necessary to complete postgraduate studies, as determined by the Dean Devoted to the practical application of Catholic leadership values, this program will enable you to critically apply your understanding and practice of the Catholic faith to the leadership of organisations. You will also be expected to analyse both the theoretical principles and practical roles of management within a Catholic institution. Upon graduation, you will be able to apply your learnings on leadership and management practices to service-oriented Catholic organisations. Alternatively, if you wish to continue your studies, you can progress with a Master of Leadership, Master of Education (Leadership & Management) or Master of Arts (Theology).

28 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Master of Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a two-year program designed for aspiring managers and leaders who want to develop their business knowledge, critical thinking, and analytical skills.

Program code: 5018 Entry requirements

Summer Term, Semester 1, Notre Dame encourages applications from people of all Commencement: Winter Term, Semester 2 backgrounds and takes into consideration the applicant’s academic performance as well as their personal qualities Duration: 2 years full time or part-time equivalent and accomplishments.

Study mode: 100% Online Entry requirements: • A recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) or studies sufficient to meet the requirements of that Award; or Why study this degree? • A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a Business discipline; or For those who want to excel, a Master of Business • Where the applicant does not have an undergraduate Administration is the ideal degree. Thanks to their superior degree, the Dean may approve admission to this skills and insights they bring to the workplace, MBA program if the Dean is satisfied that: a) the applicant graduates often receive a significantly higher salary as well has sufficient background and/or experience in as a greater variety of career opportunities. For budding management/supervision; and b) the applicant has the entrepreneurs, this two-year program will show you how to skills necessary to complete postgraduate studies. launch, run, and grow your business. Advanced standing will be determined by the level of the The program provides an opportunity for you to advance subject, whether an equivalent graduate unit was obtained your career while developing a network of business at another academic institution, and whether a similar professionals. Compulsory courses cover foundational unit was undertaken as part of an undergraduate degree. business concepts and electives enable you to tailor the Applications for advanced standing are assessed on an degree to your specific needs and interests. individual basis. Program summary

Students are required to study: • Economics for Managers • Accounting for Managers • Marketing • Ethical Issues in Professional Life • Business Analytics • Managerial Finance • Strategic Management and Planning • Leadership: Theory and Practice • Leading Change • Strategic Workforce Issues • Corporate Social Responsibility • International Marketing or International Business • Four elective courses For full program details visit notredame.edu.au/study

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 29 BUSINESS

Master of Leadership

Effective leadership is a vital managerial skill, but not one that necessarily comes naturally to everyone. In fact, many of today’s leaders say it has only been through sound tertiary education, ongoing professional development and inspirational mentors that they have developed the knowledge required to lead and motivate peers and employees. This Master of Leadership provides you with everything you need to be a successful leader in a complex and demanding management and business environment.

Two specialisation streams (subject to availability) Program code: 5150 You may choose from the following: Summer Term, Semester 1, Commencement: • Business – Economics for Managers Winter Term, Semester 2 • Business – Accounting for Managers 1.5 years full-time, or • Business – Marketing Duration: equivalent part-time or Study mode: 100% Online • Liberal Arts – Ethics • Liberal Arts – Philosophy • Liberal Arts – Theology Why study this degree? or Available as a full-time program across 18 months (or • Three general postgraduate electives as approved the equivalent in part-time study) this postgraduate by the Dean. degree provides you with the skills necessary to secure a leadership role in your chosen field, profession or industry. You are required to complete nine compulsory courses focussing on leadership, Entry requirements strategy and a project, and have the option of a specialisation in business, liberal arts or three general • A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised Australian elective courses. or overseas university demonstrating the attainment of satisfactory grades plus a minimum Each course is developed and offered by a team of five years’ relevant experience in managerial of respected leaders, combining a solid academic and/or supervisory and/or leadership roles, or framework with strong commercial and industry • Graduate Diploma in a Business discipline, or experience in the degree program. This ensures that our postgraduate programs are academically sound, • If the Dean is satisfied that there is sufficient career relevant and aligned with industry and the background and/or experience in management/ modern Australian society. The Master of Leadership supervision and the applicant has the skills program is therefore a unique blend of class tutorials, necessary to complete the program. networking, mentoring and interacting with guest Recognition of Prior Learning may be granted to selected lecturers. applicants who have no formal tertiary qualifications but who have at least 10 years’ industry experience. Program summary Students who have completed a recognised postgraduate business degree (i.e. Graduate Certificate Nine compulsory leadership courses in Business) may be eligible to apply for advanced standing, depending on their undergraduate course • Ethical Issues in Professional Life and specialisation. To obtain advanced standing, • Organisations: Power, Leadership and students require a significant level of specialisation Transformation in a particular area. For further information go to • Leadership: Theory and Practice notredame.edu.au/advancedstanding. • Leading Change • Negotiation • Strategic Management and Planning • Strategic Workforce issues • Research Methods • Directed Research Project, or Professional For full program details visit Project notredame.edu.au/leadership

30 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 31 EDUCATION An education from a leading Australian School Education of EDUCATION

Education graduate

32 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Teaching is much more than a profession, it’s a vocation which calls on you to inspire, challenge and lead future generations.

Notre Dame offers a range of postgraduate programs designed for qualified teachers who would like to enhance their academic qualifications. Notre Dame’s School of Education offers you the opportunity to enrich your vocation by developing specialised skills in specific areas such as early childhood education, leadership and management, religious education or special needs curriculum. • Flexible study options structured to suit work schedules • Focus on research provides access to the latest trends in the education sector • Strong and supportive mentoring and coursework is contemporary, practical, interactive and focussed on problem-solving

Overall Quality of Educational Experience #1 in WA Teaching Quality #1 in WA Skills Development #1 in WA Student Support #1 in WA Graduate Employment #1 in WA

Federal Government Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching for postgraduate studies in Education – qilt.edu.au.

Higher Degrees by Research We also offer supervised Higher Degrees by Research in a range of relevant areas should you wish to deepen your knowledge in education. For more information visit notredame.edu.au/study and select ‘postgraduate research’. EDUCATION

Graduate Certificate in Education (Curriculum)

Designed to be completed in six months of full-time study, the Graduate Certificate in Education (Curriculum) provides a cohesive and specialised program of study for those wishing to deepen their understanding of contemporary school curriculum.

Program code: 4068 Program summary

Summer Term, Semester 1, Students must complete four of the following Commencement: Winter Term, Semester 2 courses: • Values Across the Curriculum Duration: 0.5 years full-time • Justice and Social Teaching Study mode: 100% Online • Trends in Early Childhood Development and Teaching • Educating for a New Earth and the Environmental Challenge Why study this program? • Leading Curriculum Planning Are you a four-year trained teacher who would like • Teaching and Leading in the Middle Years of to know more about curriculum development? If so, Schooling the Graduate Certificate in Education (Curriculum) is • Professional Supervision of Beginning Teachers the ideal postgraduate degree for you. This program, • Early Childhood Curriculum Development which uses a combination of face-to-face classes and • Instructional Strategies for Students with online tuition, covers topics such as Justice and Social Learning Disabilities Teaching, Leading Curriculum Planning, Strategic Management in Education and Children of High Ability. Students may undertake part-time or full-time study, commencing in Summer Term (January), Semester 1 Committed to excellence, social justice and the (February), April Intensive, Winter Term (July), Semester 2 pastoral care of students and staff, Notre Dame (July) or October Intensive, subject to course availability. offers a uniquely personal approach to teaching and learning. We empower students to build on their knowledge and experience, sharpen their skills and Entry requirements challenge them to succeed in their chosen field. With support from academic staff who are specialists in The program is open to applicants who have the their fields, you receive an unparalleled education with following: best practice content and a practical approach to • The equivalent of a four-year teaching qualification teaching and learning. • A GPA of at least 2.5 or higher Graduates of this program may choose to enrol for a • A minimum of three years’ teaching experience. Master’s at Notre Dame.

34 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Graduate Certificate in Education (Early Childhood)

The Graduate Certificate in Education (Early Childhood) enables primary qualified teachers to gain a professional accreditation to work in the early school years. The program, which consists of five courses, includes 12 weeks of practical teaching experience across both childcare and school settings. The program is equivalent to 0.75 of a full-time load and will take approximately 18 months to complete, depending on the course offerings each year.

Program code: 4069 Program summary

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 Primary qualified teachers This selection of five courses, including a practicum, 0.625 years full-time or Duration: is an ACECQA approved qualification. equivalent part-time • Holistic Development in Early Childhood Practical 12 Weeks • Early Childhood Curriculum Development component • Trends in Early Childhood Development and Study mode: Fremantle Campus (Blended learning) Teaching • Integration in Early Childhood Education • Early Childhood Practicum Experience: Two weeks with babies and toddlers (0-2 years) within a Why study this program? childcare context and 10 weeks with children aged 3-5 years within a school or childcare context Are you a four-year trained teacher who would like to know more about Early Childhood education? Our Early childhood qualified teachers Graduate Certificate in Education (Early Childhood), • Holistic Development in Early Childhood which uses a combination of face-to-face classes and • Early Childhood Curriculum Development online tuition, provides specialised study for those • Trends in Early Childhood Development wishing to develop their skills and qualifications to and Teaching teach in the early years. • Integration in Early Childhood Education This postgraduate program covers topics such as Holistic Development in Early Childhood, Early Students may commence in Summer Term (January), Childhood Curriculum Development, Trends in Early Semester 1 (February), April Intensive, Winter Term (July), Childhood Development and Teaching, and Integration Semester 2 (July) or October Intensive, subject to course in Early Childhood Education. If you do not have any availability. prior training in Early Childhood Education, you will also be required to complete a practical component. This involves two weeks with babies and toddlers Entry requirements (aged 0-2 years) within a childcare context and 10 The program is open to applicants who have the weeks with children aged 3-5 years within a school or following: childcare setting. • The equivalent of a four-year primary teaching Graduates of this program may choose to enrol for a qualification Master’s at Notre Dame. • A Teacher Registration • A minimum of three years’ teaching experience • Have a GPA of at least 2.5 or higher

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 35 EDUCATION

Graduate Certificate in Education (Leadership & Management)

The Graduate Certificate in Education (Leadership & Management) provides a thorough introduction to the subject for teachers wishing to develop their leadership and management skills. This program will appeal to students who aspire to senior management positions in schools.

Program code: 4071 Program summary

Summer Term, Semester 1, Students must complete four of the following courses: Commencement: Winter Term, Semester 2 • Theories & Models of Leadership for Catholic Schools

Duration: 0.5 years full-time • Instructional Leadership • Theology of Leadership Fremantle Campus (Blended learning), Study mode: • Leadership as Reflective Practice 100% Online • Ethical Leadership for Today’s Organisations • Retreat Leadership in Catholic Schools Why study this program? • Pastoral Care and the School • Christian Formation in Education Are you a four-year trained teacher who would like to • Professional Supervision of Beginning Teachers become a more effective leader and manager? At the School of Education we believe that teaching is more • Teaching & Leading in the Middle Years of Schooling than a profession – it is a vocation. Teachers are called • Strategic Management in Education on to inspire, challenge and lead future generations, • The Professional Religious Educator which is why we offer a highly flexible learning option for working teachers. • Critical Issues in Catholic Schooling • Building Resilient Teachers and Schools The Graduate Certificate in Education (Leadership & Management) comprises four courses of study. • Educational Law for Teachers and School Leaders The suite of available courses focus on a range of • Positive Education: Wellbeing and Student Education dimensions of Leadership and Management, as well as pastoral care and wellbeing. This program is ideal Please note: The availability of these courses is indicative for teachers wanting to move into senior management only and may be subject to change. positions or develop their own leadership skills. Students may commence their studies in the Summer Graduates of this program may choose to enrol for a Term (January), in Semester 1 (February) or April Intensive, Master’s at Notre Dame. in Winter Term (July), in Semester 2 (July) or October Intensive, subject to course availability.

Entry requirements

A student applying for the Graduate Certificate in Education (Leadership & Management) must: • Hold a recognised teaching qualification (fouryear Bachelor-level, or postgraduate Master of Teaching) • Have a GPA of at least 2 or higher; and • Have at least three years of relevant professional experience

36 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Graduate Certificate in Education (Special Needs)

Designed to be completed in six months of full-time study, the Graduate Certificate in Education (Special Needs) provides a rigorous and specialised study for those wishing to develop specialised skills and qualifications for educating children with special needs.

Program code: 4072 Program summary

Summer Term, Semester 1, Courses may include: Commencement: Winter Term, Semester 2 • Educating Children with Special Needs 0.5 years full-time or • Children of High Ability: Gifted and Talented Duration: part-time equivalent • Adaptive Education for the Inclusive Classroom Fremantle Campus (Blended learning), • Inclusion: Theory to Practice Study mode: 100% Online • Instructional Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities • Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder Why study this program? • Behaviour Management and Social Skills Instruction

Designed for four-year trained teachers (or equivalent) • Assistive Technology for Inclusion with at least three years’ teaching experience, the Please note: The availability of these courses is indicative Graduate Certificate in Education (Special Needs) is only and may be subject to change. devoted to including children with special needs in mainstream classrooms. Entry requirements Delivered in both blended and online modes, this program encourages you to build on your existing The program is open to applicants who have the following: knowledge and experience, sharpen your skills, and • The equivalent of a four-year teaching qualification succeed in your chosen field. You will be further supported by academic staff who are specialists in • At least three years of professional experience in their field, and a rigorous four-tier support system with schools or prior-toschool settings in-depth mentoring. • A Teacher Registration Graduates of this program may choose to enrol for a • A GPA of at least 2.5 or higher Master’s at Notre Dame.

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 37 EDUCATION

Graduate Certificate in Religious Education

Designed to be completed in six months of full-time study, our Graduate Certificate in Religious Education is a special program designed for qualified teachers who wish to upgrade their religious education skills and qualifications. Tuition is delivered via a series of face-to-face classes and online. You are required to complete two compulsory courses in Theology and Religious Education and two electives from a wide range of courses.

Program code: 4073 Program summary

Summer Term, Semester 1, • Christology or Commencement: Winter Term, Semester 2 Mystery of Christ 4: Church and Sacraments or Foundations of Moral Theology 0.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time Duration: • Critical Issues in Catholic Schooling or (subject to the availability of courses) Critical Issues in Religious Education Fremantle Campus (Blended learning), • Two Religious Education Electives Study mode: 100% Online (WA) You may commence your studies in the Summer Term (January), Semester 1 (February), April Intensive, Winter Term (July), Semester 2 (July) or October Why study this program? Intensive, subject to course availability.

Are you passionate about educating young minds? Do you love sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm Entry requirements for the Catholic faith? If so, the Graduate Certificate in Religious Education from Notre Dame is the ideal The program is open to applicants who have the program for you. Upon the successful completion of following: this program you can apply for a Master of Education • The equivalent of a four-year teaching (Religious Education). qualification. Using a combination of face-to-face classes and • A GPA of at least 2.5 or higher. online tuition, this program covers topics such • A minimum of three years’ teaching experience. as Christology, the Mystery of Christ, Church and Sacraments and Critical Issues in Religious Education. You are expected to attend our Fremantle Campus for 26 hours each week during the program, while the online classes can be completed in four hours per week. At Notre Dame, we are proud of our postgraduate by coursework offerings and caring community atmosphere. You can expect to receive a uniquely personal approach to teaching as you learn from education specialists who are truly passionate about their profession.

38 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE “When you’re out there teaching you have to think on your feet and be flexible. It takes critical thinking to break down concepts and present them in a way that connects with all 32 kids in the class.”

Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) graduate Midwifery Student Read Ben’s story School of Nursing & Midwifery notredame.edu.au/ben

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 39 EDUCATION

Graduate Certificate in Learning & Teaching for Higher Education

Are you a passionate educator looking to enhance your teaching skills in higher education and adult learning? Do you want to know more about curriculum planning, assessment and educational research? Facilitated by the Learning and Teaching Office, this highly-focused program will provide the knowledge and skills to enrich your teaching practices at the tertiary level. It is delivered fully online and as a nested program, the Graduate Certificate is a platform for further study in learning and teaching in higher education up to the Master’s level.

Program code: 4148 Entry requirements

Summer Term, Semester 1, Applicants must have a recognised Bachelor’s degree in Commencement: Winter Term, Semester 2 any discipline.

1 year part-time Duration: (equivalent to 0.5 years full-time)

Study mode: 100% Online

Why study this program?

The Graduate Certificate in Learning & Teaching for Higher Education is underpinned by a growth model that understands that higher education teachers are learners, and that growth requires a scholarly approach. With this in mind, the program has been created so that you can complete four courses to earn the Graduate Certificate or another four (eight courses in total) to earn the Graduate Diploma. It also provides the foundation for a Master’s by coursework program. Facilitated by the Learning and Teaching Office, this highly focussed program provides opportunities for you to apply your knowledge of current perspectives about university teaching. You will finish the program with the capabilities to teach with a learner-centered approach, incorporate technology to enhance student engagement, and grow in a community of practice to create pedagogical research projects. Not all of these courses are offered in every Semester, and enrolment is typically on a part-time study basis.

Program summary

• Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education • Designing Curriculum for Effective Learning • Principles and Practices of Assessment and Evaluation • Introduction to the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning or Supervising Postgraduate Research Please note: The availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change. Graduate Certificate in Learning & Teaching for Higher Education graduate

40 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Graduate Diploma of Learning & Teaching in Higher Education

Are you a passionate educator looking to enhance your teaching practice in higher education and adult learning? Do you want to lead academic colleagues, be prepared to teach global learners, and build resilience and wellbeing into your practice and curriculum? This program will allow you to work in a community of practice to explore contemporary issues in learning and teaching at the tertiary level, and it will encourage you to adopt a scholarly approach to improving your teaching practice. Facilitated by the Learning and Teaching Office, our fully online Graduate Diploma of Learning & Teaching in Higher Education is designed for educators currently teaching or aspiring to teach in higher education, and will prepare those wishing to continue your studies in this area at the Master’s level.

Program code: 4162 Why study this program?

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 The Graduate Diploma of Learning & Teaching in Higher Education is underpinned by a growth model that Duration: 1 year full-time, or part-time equivalent understands that higher education teachers are learners and that growth requires a scholarly approach. With this in Study mode: 100% Online mind, the program has been created so that you can build on the four courses of the Graduate Certificate to earn the Graduate Diploma (eight courses in total). This program enhances your knowledge of the contemporary adult learner and is designed to allow you to continue your studies with the proposed Master’s by coursework or research. You will finish the program “The valuable skills with the ability to lead academic colleagues, embed approaches to reconciliation and well-being into your I acquired within the practice, and to create pedagogical research projects. Not all of these courses are offered in every Semester, flexible program gave and enrolment is typically on a part-time study basis. me an evidence- Program summary based approach to • Introduction to Teaching in Higher Education • Designing Curriculum for Effective Learning better engage my • Principles and Practices of Assessment and Evaluation • Introduction to the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning students, who are or Supervising Postgraduate Research adult learners, and to Plus four of the following electives: • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in enhance my practice Higher Education • Global Learning in Higher Education as a university • Leadership in Learning & Teaching in Higher Education • Learning & Teaching for Optimal Wellbeing teacher.” • Introduction to the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning • Ethical Issues in Professional Life Please note: The availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have a recognised Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or a Graduate Certificate in Learning & Teaching for Higher Education.

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 41 EDUCATION

Master of Education (Curriculum)

The Master of Education (Curriculum) is a one-year, full-time program that provides an opportunity for educators with practical experience to continue their professional development and cultivate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the contemporary curriculum. You are required to complete a program of study that incorporates compulsory subjects, a specialisation strand and an elective.

Program code: 5027 Program summary

Summer Term, Semester 1 • One Theology or Ethics course Commencement: Winter Term, Semester 2 • One elective (to be chosen from Religious Education, Leadership and Management, Early Childhood Duration: 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time Education, Special Learning Needs, Curriculum) Study mode: 100% Online • Applied Research Methods in Education • Five specialisation courses Specialisation courses • Values across the Curriculum Why study this degree? • Justice and Social Teaching • Trends in Early Childhood Development The Master of Education (Curriculum) is designed to meet and Teaching the needs of professional teachers, like you, who wish to undertake further career development. • Integration in Early Childhood Development • Educating for a New Earth and the Intended to be completed over one year of full-time study, Environmental Challenge or the equivalent part-time, this degree is highly flexible in order to accommodate your existing workload. Tuition is • Leading Curriculum Planning available at our Fremantle Campus and online, and face-to- • Teaching and Leading in the Middle Years of face sessions are scheduled during the school holidays or Schooling on Saturdays. • Adaptive Education for the Inclusive Classroom The degree consists of eight courses: two compulsory • Strategic Management in Education courses, one elective and five specialist courses, including • Positive Education: Wellbeing and Justice and Social Teaching, Educating for a New Earth and Student Achievement the Environmental Challenge and Strategic Management in Education. • Professional Supervision of Beginning Teachers • Early Childhood Curriculum Development • Instructional Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities

Entry requirements

Applicants must have all of the following: • The equivalent of a four-year teaching qualification • A GPA of at least 2.5 or higher • At least three years of full-time professional experience in either a primary or secondary school setting

42 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Master of Education (Early Childhood)

The Master of Education (Early Childhood) provides an opportunity for educators with practical teaching experience to continue their professional development. In particular, you develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of teaching in the early years, and engage with current theories and policies on working with young children.

Program code: 5028 Program summary

Summer Term, Semester 1 • One Theology or Ethics course Commencement: Winter Term, Semester 2 • One specialisation elective (to be chosen from Religious Education, Leadership and Management, Duration: 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time Early Childhood Education, Special Learning Needs, Curriculum) Study mode: Fremantle Campus (Blended learning) • Applied Research Methods in Education • Five specialisation courses in Early Childhood. Specialisation courses Why study this degree? • Holistic Development in Early Childhood • Early Childhood Curriculum Development Designed for primary and early childhood educators • Trends in Early Childhood Development and Teaching our Master of Education (Early Childhood) is a highly • Integration in Early Childhood Education flexible and practical degree. Because we understand that our students often have demanding work/life • Early Childhood Practicum Experience (two weeks commitments this program is available both on campus with babies and toddlers aged 0-2 years within a and online. Several of the courses are taught during the childcare context and 10 weeks with children aged school holiday periods or in semi-intensive modes over 3-5 years within a school or childcare context) weekends. Please note: Students who already hold an ECE or The program consists of eight courses: two compulsory Educating Children with Special Needs qualification are courses, one elective and five specialisation courses. not required to undertake the practicum. In its place, The Master of Education (Early Childhood) is a students complete the Educating Children with Special highly stimulating degree and with the guidance of Needs course. experienced teachers, you develop the ability to critically analyse, design and implement proactive approaches to early childhood education. Entry requirements A student applying for the Master of Education (Early Childhood) must have all of the following: • The equivalent of a four-year teaching qualification • A GPA of at least 2.5 or higher • At least three years’ of full-time professional experience in primary or early childhood teaching

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 43 EDUCATION

Master of Education (Leadership & Management)

The Master of Education (Leadership & Management) is a comprehensive postgraduate degree that provides educators with the skills to continue their professional development. Designed to be completed over one year of full-time study, this program is particularly relevant if you aspire to senior management positions in the education system.

Program code: 5029 Program summary

Summer Term, Semester 1 • One Theology or Philosophy Course Commencement: Winter Term, Semester 2 • One Elective (to be chosen from Religious Education, Leadership and Management, Early Childhood Duration: 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time Education, Special Learning Needs, Curriculum) Fremantle Campus (Blended learning), • Applied Research Methods in Education Study mode: 100% Online • Five Specialisation Courses Specialisation courses • Retreat Leadership in Catholic Schools Why study this degree? • Christian Formation in Education • Pastoral Care and the School The Master of Education (Leadership & Management) is a • Theories and Models of Leadership for coursework degree that requires the completion of eight Catholic Schools courses, including two compulsory courses, one elective and five specialisation courses. Topics include strategic • Leading Curriculum Planning management, curriculum planning and pastoral care. • Theology of Leadership We understand that it can be difficult to fit additional • Professional Supervision of Beginning Teachers studies into a demanding schedule. For this reason, this • Strategic Management in Education program is extremely flexible in its delivery methods • Leadership: Theory and Practice and has been designed to meet the needs of working teachers. Classes are either taught on campus or online, • Educating Children with Special Needs with in-person sessions held during school holidays or on • Positive Education: Wellbeing and Student Saturdays. Achievement • Critical Issues in Religious Education

Entry requirements

Applicants must have all of the following: • The equivalent of a four-year teaching qualification • A GPA of at least 2.5 or higher • At least three years of full-time professional experience in either a primary or secondary school setting

44 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Master of Education (Religious Education)

The Master of Education (Religious Education) is a one-year, full-time degree that provides an in-depth understanding of Catholic theology and religious practice for those wishing to develop their religious education skills and qualifications. If you are in a leadership position or work within the field of religious studies, this is the ideal degree for you.

Program code: 5031 Program summary

Summer Term, Semester 1 • One Theology or Philosophy course Commencement: Winter Term, Semester 2 • One Elective (to be chosen from Religious Education, Leadership and Management, Early Childhood Duration: 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time Education, Special Learning Needs, Curriculum) Fremantle Campus (Blended learning), • Applied Research Methods in Education Study mode: 100% Online • Five specialisation courses Specialisation courses • Critical and Creative Thinking In Religious Education Why study this degree? • Retreat Leadership in Catholic Schools • Christian Formation in Education Do you currently work within the field of religious • Values across the Curriculum studies? Are you passionate about sharing your love of spirituality with your students? If so, you should • Critical Issues in Catholic Schooling consider the Master of Education (Religious Education) • Critical Issues in Religious Education from Notre Dame. • Understanding Jesus’ Heritage: Implications for The Master of Education (Religious Education) is a Religious Education coursework degree that requires the completion of • Justice and Social Teaching eight courses, including two compulsory courses, one • Pastoral Care and the School elective and five specialisation courses. Topics include Critical and Creative Thinking in Religious Education, • Theories and Models of Leadership for Theories and Models of Leadership for Catholic Catholic Schools Schools, and Religious and Spiritual Development of • Educating for a New Earth and the Young People. Environmental Challenge Because we understand that you already have a busy • Theology of Leadership schedule and many existing commitments, tuition for • The Religious and Spiritual Capabilities of this degree is extremely flexible. You may choose to Young People attend your classes in person or online, and any face- • The Professional Religious Educator to-face classes are generally scheduled during school holidays or on Saturdays to accommodate your needs. Entry requirements

A student applying for the Master of Education (Religious Education) must have all of the following: • The equivalent of a four-year teaching qualification • A GPA of at least 2.5 or higher • At least three years of full-time professional experience in either a primary or secondary school setting

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 45 EDUCATION

Master of Education (Special Learning Needs)

The Master of Education (Special Learning Needs) is a one-year, full-time degree that delivers an in-depth understanding of the needs of gifted students and those with learning difficulties. This program consists of eight courses, including five specialisation courses, and is taught on campus and online to provide a flexible learning experience.

Program code: 5032 Program summary

Summer Term, Semester 1 • One Theology or Philosophy course Commencement: Winter Term, Semester 2 • One elective (to be chosen from Religious Education, Leadership and Management, Early Childhood Duration: 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time Education, Special Learning Needs, Curriculum) Study mode: On Campus, Blended • Applied Research Methods in Education • Five specialisation courses Specialisation courses • Educating Children with Special Needs Why study this degree? • Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders • Instructional Strategies for students with The Master of Education (Special Learning Needs) has been Learning Disabilities designed to meet the needs of professional teachers who wish to undertake further career development. Over the • Behaviour Management and Social Skills Instruction course of your studies, you explore teaching and learning • Adaptive Education for the Inclusive Classroom strategies appropriate to working in classrooms in which children with special needs are integrated. This degree consists of eight courses: two compulsory Entry requirements courses, one elective and five specialist courses. You have the opportunity to explore topics such as Teaching Applicants must have all of the following: Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Instruction • The equivalent of a four-year teaching qualification Strategies for Learning Difficulties, Action Research in • A GPA of at least 2.5 or higher Education and Behaviour Management and Social Skills Instruction. • At least three years of full-time professional experience in either a primary or secondary school In order to accommodate your existing commitments, setting tuition is extremely flexible and delivered via internal and external (online) classes. Face-to-face classes are scheduled during school holidays or on Saturdays to avoid interfering with your current workload.

46 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Master of Religious Education

Designed to be completed in one year of full-time study, the Master of Religious Education is a specialised program aimed at those in leadership positions or teachers working in the area of Religious Education. This degree provides a solid theological and educational grounding, developing your religious education knowledge. To accommodate your work and family commitments, this degree is available in flexible modes both on campus and online.

Program code: 5056 Program summary

Summer Term, Semester 1 Two Compulsory courses: Commencement: Winter Term, Semester 2 • Critical Issues in Catholic Schooling

Duration: 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time • Critical Issues in Religious Education Two Compulsory Theology courses: On Campus, Blended, Study mode: 100% Online (WA) • Christology or Mystery of Christ 4: Church and Sacraments or Foundations of Moral Theology 4 Specialisation Courses • Critical and Creative Thinking in Religious Education Why study this degree? • Retreat Leadership in Catholic Schools Flexible, well-structured and contemporary in its focus, • Christian Formation in Education this Master of Religious Education program appeals • Values Across the Curriculum to experienced teachers who wish to gain a solid • Understanding Jesus’ Heritage: Implications for theological and educational grounding to become Religious Education religious educators and school leaders. • Justice and Social Teaching The degree, which consists of eight courses, can • Pastoral Care and the School be completed in one year of full-time study or the equivalent in part-time study. Classes are available in a • Theories and Models of Leadership for mix of modes: Intensive (during school holidays), Semi- Catholic Schools intensive (four Saturdays over a semester) and External • Educating for a New Earth and the (online). Study can be done entirely in externally/online Environmental Challenge mode if this is more suitable. • Theology of Leadership The Master of Religious Education is designed to • The Religious and Spiritual Capabilities of provide you with the maximum flexibility to choose Young People subjects that interest you. In addition to the four core • The Professional Religious Educator Religious Education and Theology courses, you are free to choose four electives from these disciplines. • Scripture and Church The range of available courses is extensive so please • Theology of Today for Adults of Tomorrow consult the School of Education for further information. Entry requirements

A student applying for the Master of Religious Education must have all of the following: • The equivalent of a four-year teaching qualification • A GPA of at least 2.5 or higher • At least three years’ of full-time professional experience in either a primary or secondary school setting

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 47 EDUCATION

Master of Teaching (Primary Education)

With a strong emphasis on practical classroom experience, this Master of Teaching (Primary Education) is an excellent preparation for primary school teachers. You can complete this postgraduate qualification in two years of full-time study, or the equivalent in part-time study. Assessment is based on a number of assignments each semester, plus a final examination.

Program code: 5143 Program summary

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 Year One • Planning and Pedagogy Duration: 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time • English: Reading and Viewing Practical 20 weeks • Transforming Learning Through ICT component: • Mathematics: Number and Algebra Study mode: Fremantle Campus • Professional Experience: Primary • Teaching Method 1 • Humanities 1 Why study this degree? • Primary Science • Psychological Principles of Classroom Management Are you looking for a demanding postgraduate degree • Principles of Primary Religious Education 1 or that is highly regarded in the world of education? The General Elective Master of Teaching (Primary) fits the bill perfectly as it not • Catering for Students with Special Needs only covers a wide range of academic subjects, but also provides students with 20 weeks of classroom experience. • Applied Research Methods in Education On graduation you are accredited to teach in Catholic, • Health and Physical Education Government and Independent primary schools in WA. Year Two Open to anyone with a Bachelor’s degree from a • Advanced Teaching Skills recognised university, this Master’s program consists of 24 courses covering subjects such as drama, science, dance, • Principles of Primary Religious Education 2 or visual arts, english, mathematics and physical education, General Elective plus specialist instruction in religious education, working • Drama, Dance and Visual Arts with Indigenous students and classroom management. • English: Writing and Spelling You are also expected to undertake 10 weeks of classroom- based practicum during each year, in addition to a Core • Scripture and Church or Curriculum course in Theology or Ethics. English 4: Oral Language, Speaking and Listening • Mathematics 3: Measurement and Geometry • Sacraments in the Catholic Tradition or Theology of Today for Adults of Tomorrow or Ethics in Professional Life • Working with Indigenous Students • The Ethical, Legal and Professional Responsibilities of Teachers • Teaching Internship: Primary (ten weeks English language requirements professional experience) • Christology or Education students who have English as an Additional Religious Studies within Australian Schools or language and are admitted on the basis of an International Sustainable Systems: World Views and Futures English Language Testing System (IELTS) assessment, or an equivalent English language proficiency assessment, are only admitted if they have attained an overall IELTS Entry requirements (or equivalent) score of 8.0 (with no score below 7.0 in any of the four skills areas and a score of no less than 8.0 in Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. speaking and listening).

48 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Master of Teaching (Secondary Education)

With a strong emphasis on practical classroom experience, our Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) is an excellent preparation for graduates who want to teach at secondary school level. Replacing the Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary), this contemporary Master’s degree offers a more graduated approach to the in-school development of teaching competence and twice as much classroom experience.

Program code: 5144 Program summary

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 Year One • Planning and Pedagogy Duration: 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time • Education, Service and Community Engagement Practical 20 weeks • Transforming Learning through ICT component: • Teaching Method 1 (Major) Study mode: Fremantle Campus • Teaching Method 2 (Specialisation) • School Experience: Secondary • Principles of Secondary Schools Religious Education 1 Why study this degree? • Psychological Principles of Classroom Management • Catering for Students with Special Needs If you have already completed a Bachelor’s degree in a • Sacraments in the Catholic Tradition or suitable discipline, this Master of Teaching (Secondary Necessary Elements of the Catholic School or Education) enables you transition into a teaching General Elective career. Designed to be completed over two years • Applied Research Methods in Education of full-time study, this degree allows you to take an experienced approach to the in-school development of Year Two teaching competence. • Advanced Teaching Skills Available as either a full-time or part-time program, our • English for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Master of Teaching (Secondary Education) consists of Students 13 specialist teaching courses, five theological courses • Contemporary Issues in Secondary Schooling and one justice studies courses, plus two teaching • Principles of Religious Education 2 or placements, totalling 20 weeks of classroom practice. General Elective or At Notre Dame, our School of Education covers Ethics for Professional Life the complete spectrum of higher education – from • Teaching and Learning Strategies for Adolescents the training of new teachers to the continuing • Scripture and Church or Theology Today for the Adults professional development and further education of of Tomorrow or General Elective experienced educators and school leaders. To this end, you can expect strong and supportive mentoring • Teaching Internship: Secondary arrangements, and coursework that is contemporary, • Christology or Religious Studies in Australian Schools practical, interactive and focussed on problem solving. or Sustainability: Systems, World Views and Futures • Working with Indigenous Students • Professional Responsibilities of the Teacher.

English language requirements Entry requirements

Education students who have English as an Additional Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in language and are admitted on the basis of an International a discipline relevant to the secondary school curriculum in Language Testing System (IELTS) assessment, or an Western Australia and provide sufficient depth for teaching equivalent English language proficiency assessment, are a Major (up to Year 12) and a teaching specialisation (up to only admitted if they have attained an overall IELTS (or Year 10 level). equivalent) score of 8.0 (with no score below 7.0 in any of the four skills areas and a score of no less than 8.0 in speaking and listening). For full program details visit notredame.edu.au/study

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 49 50 NOTRE DAME AUSTRAL DAME |NOTRE IA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE POSTGRADUATE IA LAW Study a law degree grounded in legal practice skills. LAW Notre Dame’s School of Law is directly supported by leading members of Western Australia’s legal profession and judiciary and offers an ethical and practical legal education of exceptional quality, with the highest graduate employment rate in the State.

Notre Dame’s Law degree prepares you to enter the legal profession as a competent, empathetic and ethical practitioner underpinned by advocacy, problem solving and research. You learn in the unique surrounds of Fremantle’s oldest court house, the Justice Owen Moot Court, dating back to 1884. • Supportive and stimulating study environment offers face-to-face classes and practical focus • A variety of electives relevant to today’s business environment including Competition and Consumer Law, Employment Law and Commercial Law • Support and mentoring by legal academics who know your name and care about your professional and personal growth • Engagement with the legal profession, community outreach programs and social justice initiatives

Overall Quality of Educational Experience #1 in Australia Teaching Quality #1 in Australia Learner Engagement #1 in WA Graduate Employment Law graduate Senior Associate #1 in WA

Federal Government Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching for Law & Paralegal Studies – qilt.edu.au.

Higher Degrees by Research We also offer supervised Higher Degrees by Research in a range of relevant areas should you wish to deepen your knowledge in law. For more information visit notredame.edu.au/study and select ‘postgraduate research’. LAW

Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)

Accredited by the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia, our Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) program is a challenging and practical degree that can be completed in three years of accelerated full-time study. Upon graduation and the completion of an approved Practical Legal Training program, you are eligible to apply for admission as a legal practitioner in Western Australia and other Australian jurisdictions.

Program code: 3530 Program summary

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 Core Curriculum

3.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time • Introduction to Philosophy Duration: (3 years in accelerated mode) • Introduction to Theology • Ethics and the Law Study mode: Fremantle Campus, 100% Online Year One • Legal Research and Writing • Legal Process and Statutory Interpretation Why study this program? • Criminal Law A • Contract Law A The Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) degree is • Torts A an accelerated program aimed at students who • Criminal Law B already have a Bachelor’s degree in another field. It is designed to be completed as an accelerated program • Contract Law B over three years of full-time study, with five subjects • Torts B taken per semester in the first two years, and four subjects per semester in your final year. Year Two • Advocacy The program has been designed in collaboration with • Equity eminent judges, senior barristers and leading solicitors to create a curriculum that is both academically • Property Law A challenging and highly practical. In addition, the • Constitutional Law School of Law continues to call on prominent • Corporations and Partnerships members of the profession to assist in teaching, • Evidence adding further to the highly practical nature of legal • Trusts education at Notre Dame. • Property Law B Through our Legal Clinic, mentoring program, • Administrative Law courtroom visits, mooting and internship programs, our law students are provided with multiple opportunities Year Three to experience law in practice. Furthermore, you • Remedies cultivate professional legal skills including negotiation, • Civil Procedure advocacy and alternative dispute resolution within small, interactive class settings. • Public International Law • Legal Philosophy Students are also encouraged to learn outside of the classroom by participating in law competitions and • Alternative Dispute Resolution attending professional development events such • Commercial Practice & Ethics as our prestigious Eminent Speakers Series. This • Law Elective One forum connects students and graduates with leading • Law Elective Two experts in the discussion of contemporary legal and professional matters. Entry requirements

Applicants to the Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) program must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in another discipline with a 65% For full program details visit average grade or higher. notredame.edu.au/study

52 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Law graduate

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 53 54 NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE POSTGRADUATE AUSTRALIA DAME |NOTRE PHILOSOPHY & THEOLOGY Pioneer new ways of thinking. PHILOSOPHY & THEOLOGY Notre Dame’s School of Philosophy & Theology emphasises the Catholic intellectual tradition through the twin roles of faith and reason – a tradition that values the whole person and promotes the ‘examined life’ as a means to an ethical and informed way of living.

Our postgraduate degrees are designed for those wishing to further their academic careers, or pursue careers in the Church, schools, diplomatic missions and a large range of organisations. You develop critical thinking skills, linguistic ability and the capacity to defend a reasoned point of view. You are equipped to engage critically with the views of others as you develop your own views on ethical issues, and on the force and reliability of claims to truth and reason. • Learn from leading academics in an open, critical and creative environment • Programs examine the deeper questions of contemporary individual and social life • Support and mentoring every step of the way by people who know your name and care about your professional and personal growth

Skills Development #1 in Australia Student Support Master of Philosophy student #1 in WA

Read Elizabeth’s story – notredame.edu.au/Elizabeth Graduate Employment #1 in WA

Federal Government Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching for postgraduate studies in Humanities, Culture and Social Sciences – qilt.edu.au.

Higher Degrees by Research We also offer supervised Higher Degrees by Research in a range of relevant areas should you wish to deepen your knowledge in philosophy and theology. For more information visit notredame.edu.au/study and select ‘postgraduate research’. & THEOLOGY & PHILOSOPHY

Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts (Philosophy & Theology)

The Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts covers a range of theological, moral and ethical issues such as Moral Philosophy, Scripture and the Church, and the Foundations of Moral Theology.

Program code: 4110

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2

0.5 year full-time or part-time Duration: equivalent

Study mode: Fremantle Campus, 100% Online

Why study this program?

The Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts provides students with an understanding of philosophical and theological concepts articulated in the University’s Core Curriculum. It includes exposure to core teaching and discussion of the purpose and goals of the Core Curriculum, as well as possibilities for integrating the Core with other academic disciplines. Students may also undertake a pastoral placement which provides opportunities for engaging in philosophical reasoning and ethical decision making in pastoral practice.

Program summary

Sample courses • Moral Philosophy • Ethical Issues in Professional Life • Political Philosophy • Foundations of Moral Theology • Scripture and Church • Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles

Entry requirements

The program is open to applicants who have a recognised Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

56 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Graduate Diploma of Philosophy

The Graduate Diploma of Philosophy is ideal for students interested in developing philosophical methods of enquiry. This program is a compelling introduction to the fascinating world of philosophical thought—from ancient times to the present day—and proves useful in any career that requires razor sharp thinking and clear expression.

Program code: 4146

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 “One of the things that Duration: 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time makes Notre Dame Study mode: Fremantle Campus unique is a sense of belonging. The cohesive Why study this program? The Graduate Diploma of Philosophy is designed to learning formation the facilitate skills associated with studying philosophy and to provide a firm foundation for independent research. The program also provides an opportunity for students University offers has to explore subject areas pursuant to their own interests, helped me to arrive such as history, theology, business, education and law. The program comprises courses suitable to the personal at my educational and professional needs and interests of students from a variety of backgrounds, including teachers of religious education. Career opportunities for philosophy purpose.” graduates are extremely varied and range from corporate roles to policy development for government, political research or investigative journalism.

Program summary

Study areas include the following: • Aesthetics: Philosophy of Art Theology graduate • Cosmology and Philosophy of Science • Moral Philosophy • Philosophy of Love and Friendship • Philosophy of the Human Person • Philosophy of Religion

Entry requirements

The program is open to applicants who have a recognised Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 57 & THEOLOGY & PHILOSOPHY

Graduate Diploma of Theology

The Graduate Diploma of Theology provides a detailed overview of Christianity through the study of scripture, church history, biblical studies and morality. The program consists of eight courses and can be completed in one year of full-time study or the equivalent part-time. The course is available at our Fremantle Campus or online using Notre Dame’s e-learning portal.

Program code: 4125

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2

Duration: 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time Study mode: Fremantle Campus, 100% Online “I aspire to keep developing as a Why study this program? learner as I am a Theology has always held a central place in the life and mission of the Christian community. It is through teacher. One of the Theology that the Church comes to understand its own faith and explains that faith to others. This highly things I learned is focused program therefore appeals to students who wish to pursue a career in church ministry, counselling, that I have so much teaching in a Catholic school or pastoral care. The Graduate Diploma of Theology is designed for to learn.” those with no previous background in theological studies, who wish to update their knowledge, are preparing for or involved in pastoral ministry, or wish to pursue such studies for reasons of personal and spiritual growth. Since 2017, this program has been available as a fully online blended learning program for domestic and international students, with all eight courses available via the University’s Blackboard e-learning portal.

Master of Arts (Philosophy) Program summary graduate Courses available in Theology cover five discipline areas: • Scripture • Church History • Systematic Theology • Moral Theology • Pastoral Theology

Entry requirements

The program is open to applicants who have a recognised Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

58 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Master of Arts (Philosophy)

The Master of Arts (Philosophy) is designed to facilitate the skills associated with studying philosophy and build a firm foundation for independent research. This highly-focused program will appeal to students from a wide range of academic backgrounds and provides a thought-provoking overview of this fascinating discipline. Over the course of your studies, you will be required to take 13 philosophy courses from the University’s annual roster and also complete a supervised research project based on a philosophical text.

Program code: 5139

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2

Duration: 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Study mode: Fremantle Campus (Blended learning)

Why study this degree?

Our Master of Arts (Philosophy) program covers the essential analytical skills associated with the study of philosophy and also provides a strong basis for independent research. By undertaking a Master’s degree, you have the opportunity to explore subject areas which are particularly interesting to you and develop them into a research project. The degree allows students to explore their interest in philosophy, which can help further their current professional skills. Depending on their choice of program, students cover diverse areas such as Natural Law, Cosmology, History of Philosophy, Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Language and Moral Philosophy. The Supervised Research Project also allows a close reading and analysis of a particular text in philosophy.

Program summary

Sample Courses • History of Philosophy – Ancient • Metaphysics – Theories of Being and Existence • Natural Law • Philosophy of Love and Friendship • Political Philosophy

Entry requirements

The program is open to applicants who have a recognised Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 59 & THEOLOGY & PHILOSOPHY

Master of Arts (Theology)

Theology has always held a central place in the life and mission of the Christian community. Through the critical study and interpretation of religion, the Church and community come to understand their own faith and explain that faith to others. Our Master of Arts (Theology) program appeals to those who want to deepen their understanding of this discipline and explore major issues such as the nature of God, personal identity, human origins and destiny.

Program code: 5138

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2

Duration: 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Study mode: Fremantle Campus (Blended learning)

Why study this degree?

A knowledge of theology is indispensable to a person’s development of faith as it is central to the exercise of all ministries, lay and ordained, directed toward the communication and sharing of that faith. Theology explores important issues such as the nature of God, the kind of God revealed for us in Jesus Christ, the nature of personal identity and of humanity, human origins and destiny, Christian community and God’s presence with us in the Spirit. The Master of Arts (Theology) is designed for those with an undergraduate degree who wish to undertake further study in theology, while providing a firm foundation for independent research. The program offers an opportunity for you to explore a variety of theological areas after completing a number of foundational courses. Graduates find employment in areas such as religious education, ministry, pastoral counselling, spiritual direction and youth work.

Program summary

Sample Courses • Scripture and Church • Christology • Mystery of Christ: Church and Sacrament • Foundations of Moral Theology

Entry requirements

The program is open to applicants who have a recognised Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

60 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Master of Liberal Arts

Ranging across diverse philosophical and theological issues, the Master of Liberal Arts degree provides a stimulating exploration of the values and beliefs that underpin the University’s Core Curriculum. You will find opportunities for spiritual and ethical development, as well as opportunities to learn more about philosophy and theology within the context of the Catholic faith and values. This degree can be completed in three years and provides scope for both spiritual and intellectual growth.

Program code: 5145

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2

1.5 years full-time or equivalent part- Duration: time

Study mode: Fremantle Campus (Blended learning)

Why study this degree?

The Master of Liberal Arts provides a strong intellectual foundation and includes opportunities for students to engage in philosophical reasoning, ethical decision-making and theological reflection in the Catholic tradition. Successful completion of this course equips students with philosophical and theological skills derived from several hundred years of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. Students may commence in either first semester (February) or second semester (July), subject to course availability. Assessment of competency includes at least one major essay.

Program summary

Sample Courses • Philosophy of the Human Person • History of Philosophy – Ancient • Metaphysics – Theories of Being and Existence • Foundations of Moral Theology • Mystery of Christ: Church and Sacrament • Introduction to the New Testament • Ethical Issues in Professional Life

Entry requirements

The program is open to applicants who have a recognised Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

For full program details visit notredame.edu.au/study

Philosophy graduate APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 61 & THEOLOGY & PHILOSOPHY

Master of Bioethics

The Master of Bioethics explores major societal issues in relation to new technologies in medicine, science, law, politics, and philosophy. This program is designed for professional people who require a strong foundation for bioethical decision-making. This necessitates integrating theory and practice. The program provides the basis for understanding debates within clinical, legal, philosophical and theological bioethics.

Other electives Program code: 5156 • Environment, Society, and Health Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 • The Australian Health Care System Duration: 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time • Ethical issues in professional life • Moral Philosophy Study mode: 100% Online • Natural Law • Philosophy of Love and Friendship • Metaphysics - Theories of Being and Existence Why study this degree? • Bioethics • Human Person in Catholic Thought Contemporary bioethics explores issues that have been debated for centuries. However, scientific developments in the middle of • Political Philosophy the twentieth century, exploded into the multitude of bioethical • Foundations of Moral Theology issues that we deal with today. These have included organ • Bioethics – A Catholic Theological Analysis transplantation, genomics, abortion, assisted reproduction, • Scripture and Morality euthanasia, information technology, artificial intelligence, transhumanism, and freedom of conscience. This program trains • Foundations of Moral Theology professionals from various disciplines to both learn from and The teaching schedule for these courses is engage with leading experts in this important field of study. A published on the University website for the particular emphasis of this bioethics program is developing a School of Philosophy and Theology, the School of community of inquiry for people working in disciplines that are Medicine, and the School of Law every semester. regularly confronted by bioethical issues. Graduates will learn to understand and apply a structured approach to bioethical Full details of the program requirements are decision-making from a range of perspectives, including that of contained in the Program Regulations. the Catholic intellectual tradition. This unique degree draws on the expertise of scholars within Entry requirements the Schools of Medicine, Law, and Philosophy and Theology at the University. Some courses will also involve national To be eligible for admission to The University of and international guest lecturers, some of whom have inside Notre Dame Australia, all applicants must meet the experience of bioethical issues in health care. Students in University’s minimum requirements for admission. this program of study will engage in important debates about The requirements for admission are detailed in the bioethical issues in the public sphere. University’s Policy: Admissions. The program combines coursework with a personalized research To be eligible for admission to the Master of component. Students will approach bioethical issues from Bioethics applicants must also meet the following multiple disciplines and perspectives. They will dialogue with requirements: people of different and sometimes opposing views, to investigate the implications of the dignity of human life. 1. A bachelor degree in a cognate discipline. 2. Three years of full-time professional Program summary experience in a cognate profession.

Core Courses • Philosophy of the Human Person • Supervised Research Project Five Elective Courses from the below list: Strongly recommended • Putting Bioethics into Practice • Contemporary Issues in Bioethics • International Perspectives on Bioethics and Law

62 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 63 64 NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE POSTGRADUATE AUSTRALIA DAME |NOTRE HEALTH SCIENCES Prevent disease and improve the health of the community. HEALTH SCIENCES The vision of Notre Dame’s School of Health Sciences is to graduate professionals who are passionate about working at the cutting edge of health sciences with a collective aim to improve community health and wellbeing.

At Notre Dame we are committed to developing best-practices in promoting healthy lifestyle choices through adopting a holistic approach. Postgraduate degrees in Health Sciences at Notre Dame offer you the opportunity to expand your knowledge and upskill in the health industry or specialise in a specific area. • Explore specific interests with an option to include research training and a dissertation • Degrees fully accredited with nationally recognised professional organisations • Newly launched Graduate Diploma of High Performance Sports Coaching and Leadership unique to WA

Skills Development #1 in Australia Student Support #1 in Australia Learner Engagement #1 in WA Overall Quality of Educational Experience #1 in WA

Federal Government Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching for postgraduate studies – qilt.edu.au.

Health Sciences student Higher Degrees by Research We also offer supervised Higher Degrees by Research in a range of relevant areas should you wish to deepen your knowledge in health sciences. For more information visit notredame. edu.au/study and select ‘postgraduate research’. HEALTH SCIENCES

Graduate Certificate in Sport Coaching & Leadership

Unique to WA, our Graduate Certificate in Sport Coaching & Leadership develops coaches who understand, manage and lead people comprehensively and ethically. This program provides a clear understanding of the theory and methodological application of best practice principles that focus on a holistic coaching approach to athlete development and performance.

Program code: 4160 Program summary

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 The four compulsory program courses within the Graduate Certificate include: Equivalent to 0.5 years Duration: of full-time study • Multidimensional Coaching Practice • Performance Technology and Analysis for Practical Minimum of fifteen (15) hours Coaches component: • Leadership and Culture in Sport Study mode: Fremantle Campus • Professional Practice in High Performance Sport

Why study this program? Entry requirements

The Graduate Certificate in Sport Coaching & A Bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7) in a related field; or Leadership provides future and current coaches with a Bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7 in any field) combined clear understanding of the theory and methodological with five years coaching experience in semi- application of best practice principles that focus on professional or professional sport. holistic athlete development. Throughout the program, students explore coaching and leadership theories and behaviours, cultural issues, performance analysis techniques, and professional practice principles. Students reflect on their own coaching experience, and how coaching and leadership can influence athletic environments, performance and progress.

66 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Graduate Diploma of Sport Coaching & Leadership

Building on the foundations of the Graduate Certificate, the Graduate Diploma of Sport Coaching & Leadership further develops a comprehensive and ethical knowledge of coaching, management and leadership, with a particular focus on strength and conditioning, and integrated performance.

Program code: 4161 Program summary

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 The seven compulsory program courses within the Graduate Diploma include: Duration: Equivalent to 1 year of full-time study • Multidimensional Coaching Practice Practical Minimum of fifteen (15) hours • Performance Technology and Analysis for component: Coaches Study mode: Fremantle Campus • Leadership and Culture in Sport • Professional Practice in High Performance Sport • Applications of Advanced Strength and Conditioning Why study this program? • Integrated Approaches to Athlete Health and Performance This program provides future and current coaches with a clear understanding of the theory and methodological • Evidence Based Coaching Practice application of best practice principles that focus on holistic athlete development. Throughout the program, And one core curriculum course: you explore coaching and leadership theories and • Ethical Issues in Professional Life behaviours, cultural issues, performance analysis techniques, and professional practice principles. The program adopts a multi-disciplinary holistic Entry requirements approach to performance coaching within an ethical framework. Students reflect on their own coaching A Bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7) in a related field; or experience, and how coaching and leadership can Bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7 in any field) combined influence athletic environments, performance and with five years coaching experience in semi- progress. professional or professional sport.

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 67 68 NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE POSTGRADUATE AUSTRALIA DAME |NOTRE

MEDICINE Innovative medical training that emphasises respect, compassion and service. MEDICINE Our School of Medicine graduates health professionals with exceptional levels of clinical proficiency, compassion, respect, a strong commitment to lifelong learning and the adaptability required to address the challenges of modern clinical practice.

The School’s mission is to provide excellence in medical education, research and scholarship with the aim of graduating doctors uniquely trained to serve in areas of unmet need, specifically in vast remote and rural areas. You receive small group teaching and problem-based learning, combined with rich clinical experiences across the entire program. • Learn innovative clinical skills from top practising academics • Graduate with a strong commitment to, and capacity for, lifelong learning, reflective practice, leadership, personal health and wellbeing, and patient centred care • Research focus provides a firm basis for continued engagement in scholarly research aimed at advancing the body of medical knowledge • A substantial Aboriginal health curriculum across the degree aims to prepare graduates to be able to contribute meaningfully to reducing the health disparities experienced by Aboriginal peoples

Overall Quality of Educational Experience #1 in WA Teaching Quality #1 in WA Student Support #1 in WA Skills Development #1 in WA

Federal Government Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching for postgraduate studies in Medicine – qilt.edu.au.

Medicine student

Higher Degrees by Research We also offer supervised Higher Degrees by Research in a range of relevant areas should you wish to deepen your knowledge in medicine. For more information visit notredame.edu.au/study and select ‘postgraduate research’. MEDICINE

Doctor of Medicine

Fully accredited by the Australian Medical Council, the Doctor of Medicine at Notre Dame is a four-year AQF9E program. As the only medical degree offered by a Catholic university in Australia, this program gives you the opportunity to complement your technical skills and medical knowledge with a thorough grounding in ethics. This program also examines the special health needs of Indigenous people and rural communities in Western Australia.

Program code: 5141 Program summary

Commencement: Semester 1 Year One • Foundations of a Medical Vocation Duration: 4 years full-time Year Two Practical Third and fourth year clinical • Foundations of Clinical Practice component: placements Year Three Study mode: Fremantle Campus • Clinical Apprenticeships in Practice or Clinical Apprenticeships in a Rural Setting • Systematic Research Inquiry

Year Four Why study this degree? • Preparing for Internship

Are you curious about medical research and/or clinical practice? Do you have an innate need to help your Entry requirements fellow human? Or maybe you have a calling to help poorly-serviced communities with special health Admission to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program is needs? If so, our Doctor of Medicine degree program currently only available to Australian citizens, Australian has special appeal for you. permanent humanitarian visa holders, Australian At the School of Medicine, we are committed to permanent residents and New Zealand citizens. providing an education that not only teaches the Candidates are selected for admission based on the science and craft of medicine, but also develops following criteria: passionate and devoted medical practitioners. It is for • Bachelor’s degree (recognised by the Australian this reason that our entry requirements are based on Qualifications Framework or the National Office of so much more than your test scores, with traits such Overseas Skills Recognition Guide) within the last as passion, motivation and purpose highly regarded. 10 years, or be in the final year of a Bachelor’s The first two years of your degree are underpinned by degree in any discipline Problem Based Learning (PBL) and include the study • Personal qualities, community contribution and of basic clinical sciences, population and preventive motivation to study Medicine at Notre Dame health, bioethics, therapeutics and more. assessed in the Notre Dame portfolio Your third and fourth years are clinically based and • Overall GAMSAT score (of 50 or greater) present the opportunity to explore the different • Overall Grade Point Average (of 5.2 or higher) for disciplines of medicine such as paediatrics and domestic applicants only surgery. You are required to complete eight to nine • Multiple mini-interviews week discipline-based rotations in a clinical setting, and further develop your research skills with a All applicants must submit a two-part application: translational research project based in the health • GEMSAS Online Application, and sector. There are rural/remote training opportunities and for some students, placement with the Rural • Notre Dame Portfolio Clinical School in third-year. As a guide, students who commenced the Doctor of Medicine at Notre Dame in 2019 had an average GPA of 6.5 and an average GAMSAT score of 63. Please see the 2020 GEMSAS Admissions Guide for further details on admission requirements for the Doctor of Medicine.

70 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Medicine student

Read Tessa’s story – notredame.edu.au/Tessa

“If you want to help others, if you want to be challenged, if you want a career full of continuous change and growth, I couldn’t recommend a more supportive Medical School environment than Notre Dame.”

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 71 MEDICINE

Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership

The Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership provides a unique opportunity to study, network and learn from experts across the professions. The WA Health, Institute for Health Leadership (2019), leadership model focuses on ‘Courageous, values-aligned, collaborative and systems-focused’ leaders, which will form the foundations of this program. Provided in partnership, all students benefit from program fee reduction.

Program code: 4167 Program summary

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership • Contemporary Leadership in Health A Duration: 1 year part-time • Contemporary Leadership in Health B Study mode: Blended learning • Systems-focused Thinking A • Systems-focused Thinking B

Entry requirements Why study this program? To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate The Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership (GCHL) of Health Leadership applicants must meet the supports health professionals who want to consolidate following specific requirements: or further their leadership career. The program • As a minimum qualification, a recognised provides students with a comprehensive introduction Bachelor degree in a health profession to the core principles of management and leadership within the complex health arena, in which consumers • Evidence of specific professional and/or industry and their significant others play a central role. experience Students complete two core courses to support WA Health nursing and midwifery employees require their development as a health professional leader evidence of organisational support. Please refer to the and undertake a significant workplace project to online application form for health manager/executive demonstrate application of learning. signature. The Graduate Certificate will be provided through Master Classes to engage both academic and health industry speakers to provide an engaging, thought provoking and safe space to explore the complexities of health and health leadership. Master classes provide a space for the sharing of ideas, exploring solutions, networking and building communities of interest.

72 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education

The Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education at Notre Dame is a part-time program aimed at health professionals who hold an educational role in academia or industry or who are transitioning into one. This flexible postgraduate program is facilitated entirely online.

Program code: 4138 Program summary

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 • Applying Theory to Learning and Teaching in Health Professional Education Duration: 13 weeks part-time • Contemporary Issues in Health Study mode: 100% Online Professional Education • Best Practice in Clinical Supervision in Health Professional Education • Teaching Clinical Reasoning Why study this program? Entry requirements This Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education is a highly practical program and is • A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a designed to meet the unique requirements of health professional field educators working in health professional contexts. The industry-focussed postgraduate program is aimed at • Active involvement in health a broad cross-section of health professions including professional education those working in medicine, nursing and allied health Students who have completed a Graduate Certificate services. in Learning and Teaching for Higher Education or The program encourages you to develop your teaching equivalent may be eligible to enrol in the Graduate skills in both clinical and non-clinical environments. Diploma of Health Professional Education. This degree is flexible because we understand that clinical educators often have multiple priorities – some of which include patient care, supervision, teaching, research and development, management, and administration. The courses that make up this qualification are delivered online, allowing content to be accessed at a time, place and pace that best suits you. This qualification provides a starting point for health professionals looking to expand their knowledge, skills and affective learning. Should you wish to further your education, the Graduate Certificate in Health Professional Education is an articulated qualification that forms the foundation for the Graduate Diploma of Health Professional Education.

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 73 MEDICINE

Graduate Diploma of Health Leadership

The Graduate Diploma of Health Leadership further develops students understanding of key leadership principals in areas of interest to them, choosing from management and leadership courses provided across the university.

Program code: 4168 Program summary

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 Year One • Contemporary Leadership in Health A Duration: 2 years part-time • Contemporary Leadership in Health B Study mode: Blended learning • Systems-focused Thinking A • Systems-focused Thinking B Year Two • Contemporary Leadership in Health A Why study this program? • Contemporary Leadership in Health B • Systems-focused Thinking A At the University of Notre Dame Australia, School of Medicine, we are dedicated to the provision • Systems-focused Thinking B of education that is designed and presented in • Ethical Issues in Professional Life collaboration with the health sector to support the translation of learning into practice. Plus three elective courses, chosen from: The Graduate Diploma of Health Leadership (GDHL) • Reflective Practice in Health comprises a comprehensive overview of the core • Interpersonal Communication principles of management and leadership within the complex health arena, in which consumers and • Organisations: Power, Leadership and their significant others play a central role. Students Transformation complete three foundational courses focused on • Negotiation Skills leadership theory, systems-focused thinking and • Strategic Workforce Issues ethics for professional life, with a further three self- • Leading Change selected specialist courses.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Diploma of Health Leadership applicants must meet the following specific requirements: • As a minimum qualification, a recognised Bachelor degree in a health profession • Evidence of specific professional and/or industry experience WA Health nursing and midwifery employees require evidence of organisational support. Please refer to the online application form for health manager/executive signature.

74 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Graduate Diploma of Health Professional Education

Education has always been at the core of what it means to practise in the health sciences. Health professionals accept that, as part of their role, they will be involved in educating new generations of health professionals. This flexible postgraduate program is facilitated entirely online for health professionals who perform an educational function or who are transitioning to an educational role in a clinical tertiary or academic setting.

Program code: 4134 Program summary

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 Year One • Applying Theory to Learning and Teaching 2 years part-time Duration: in Health Professional Education equivalent to 1 year full-time • Contemporary Issues in Health Study mode: 100% Online Professional Education • Best Practice in Clinical Supervision in Health Professional Education • Teaching Clinical Reasoning Why study this program? Year Two As a health educator, you probably recognise that • Ethical Issues in Professional Life although health educators have extensive knowledge • Assessing Competence in Health and skills in the area of their professional discipline, Professional Education the art and science of passing knowledge from one generation to the next is often overlooked in • Designing Curriculum for Effective Learning the context of demanding clinical, teaching, and/or • Principles and Practice of Assessment research responsibilities. and Evaluation The truth is that many health professionals have no formal training in educational theory. Furthermore, busy schedules leave little time for improving your Entry requirements own educational knowledge and skills by attending scheduled courses or workshops. For this reason, • A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a the Graduate Diploma of Health Professional health professional field Education offers knowledge and skills in a flexible and • Active involvement in health contextualised manner to health professionals who are professional education also tertiary educators. The Graduate Diploma of Health Professional Education provides a pathway for health professionals interested in developing their knowledge and skills in education, with the ultimate aim of becoming exemplary educators and educational role models. Over the course of your studies, you gain a sound knowledge of contemporary learning theory, as well as a wide repertoire of educational skills that are specifically aimed at best practice in contemporary health education contexts.

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 75 MEDICINE

Master of Health Leadership

Building on the skills and knowledge learnt in the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Health Leadership, students in their final year of study in the Master’s program will complete a workplace leadership project to consolidate their research training.

Year Three Program code: 4134 • Contemporary Leadership in Health A Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 • Contemporary Leadership in Health B Duration: 3 years part-time • Systems-focused Thinking A • Systems-focused Thinking B Study mode: Blended learning • Ethical Issues in Professional Life Three Research courses • Developing a Research Proposal Or Why study this degree? • Advanced Research Methods, Statistics and Ethics in Health Sciences The Master of Health Leadership (MHL) comprises a comprehensive overview of the core principles • Supervised Research of management and leadership within the complex • Supervised Research (50 Units of Credit) health arena, in which consumers and their significant Plus three elective courses, chosen from: others play a central role. Students complete three foundational courses focused on leadership theory, • Reflective Practice in Health systems-focused thinking and ethics for professional • Interpersonal Communication life, with a further three self-selected specialist • Organisations: Power, Leadership and courses, and a health leadership research study. Transformation • Negotiation Skills Program summary • Strategic Workforce Issues Year One • Leading Change • Contemporary Leadership in Health A • Contemporary Leadership in Health B Entry requirements • Systems-focused Thinking A • Systems-focused Thinking B To be eligible for admission to the Master of Health Leadership applicants must meet the following Year Two specific requirements: • Contemporary Leadership in Health A • As a minimum qualification, a recognised • Contemporary Leadership in Health B Bachelor degree in a health profession • Systems-focused Thinking A • Evidence of specific professional and/or industry experience • Systems-focused Thinking B • Ethical Issues in Professional Life WA Health nursing and midwifery employees require evidence of organisational support. Please refer to the Plus three (3) elective courses, chosen from: online application form for health manager/executive signature. • Reflective Practice in Health • Interpersonal Communication • Organisations: Power, Leadership and Transformation • Negotiation Skills • Strategic Workforce Issues • Leading Change

76 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Master of Health Professional Education

The Master of Health Professional Education is available to health professionals who currently perform an educational function or who are transitioning to an educational role in a clinical tertiary or academic setting. This postgraduate program is facilitated entirely online. Available on a part-time study basis this program is a combination of coursework and dissertation. You will develop a wide repertoire of educational skills that are specifically aimed at best practice in contemporary health education contexts.

Program code: 5132 Program summary

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 Graduate Certificate of HPE • Applying Theory to Learning and Teaching 3 years part-time Duration: in Health Professional Education equivalent to 1.5 years full-time • Contemporary Issues in Health Study mode: 100% Online Professional Education • Best Practice in Clinical Supervision in Health Professional Education • Teaching Clinical Reasoning Why study this degree? Graduate Diploma of HPE At Notre Dame, we understand that as a clinical and/or • Ethical Issues in Professional Life academic educator you have multiple priorities. When • Assessing Competence in Health juggling multiple responsibilities such as patient care, Professional Education supervision, teaching, research and development, • Designing Curriculum for Effective Learning management and administration it can be difficult for you to find adequate time to further your education. • Principles and Practice of Assessment and Evaluation The flexible nature of the Master of Health Professional Education allows multiple entry and exit points. All Master of HPE program content is delivered online, which means • Research Methods that you are able to access your studies at a time, • Developing a Research Proposal place, and pace that best suits you. Furthermore, all our courses are fully facilitated, meaning that online • Supervised Dissertation Health guidance and mentoring are provided. Professional Education In addition to the courses studied in the Graduate Diploma of Health Professional Education, you Entry requirements conduct research in a particular area of interest. In order to ensure you engage in high quality research, you are introduced to the key components of • A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a preparing and writing a research proposal. health professional field • Active involvement in health professional education

For full program details visit notredame.edu.au/study

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 77 NURSING & MIDWIFERY

Study at a leading Australian nursing school.

Nursing graduate NURSING & MIDWIFERY

78 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Our postgraduate programs are designed to assist Registered Nurses develop the knowledge and skills required for advanced practice. An entry-to-practice Midwifery Program leads to initial registration as a Registered Midwife in Australia.

Each postgraduate program has a focus on personal and professional growth through the development of advanced knowledge and skills, clinical judgement and research capabilities. The growing emphasis on health and wellbeing, the prevalence of medical breakthroughs and their impact on health practice and procedure puts you front and centre in patient care. • Learn from top practising academics and experts in a wide range of specialisations • A focus on hands-on clinical placements and practical experiences ensures a deeper understanding of the specialisation of your choice • Training facilities, including simulated wards, develop skills for the most advanced medical environments

Skills Development #1 in WA Overall Quality of Educational Experience #1 in WA Graduate Satisfaction #1 in WA Graduate Employment #1 in WA

Federal Government Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching for postgraduate studies in Nursing – qilt.edu.au.

Higher Degrees by Research We also offer supervised Higher Degrees by Research in a range of relevant areas should you wish to deepen your knowledge in nursing. For more information visit notredame.edu.au/study and select ‘postgraduate research’. NURSING & MIDWIFERY

Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing

Are you a registered nurse who wants to hone your clinical knowledge and improve your decision-making skills? The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing is designed to fit around your work commitments and can be completed in one year of part-time study. You undertake a mixture of coursework and online study while employed in the clinical setting. Upon graduation, you may choose to continue your studies with a Graduate Diploma or Master of Nursing.

Program code: 4130 Program summary

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 • Advanced Health Assessment • Nursing Practice 1 Duration: 1 year part-time • Nursing Practice 2 Study mode: Off Campus • Nursing Governance

Entry requirements Why study this program? The following entry requirements apply to this This program is a unique collaboration between The Program: University of Notre Dame Australia and several leading • Current licence to practise as a Registered Nurse health providers in Western Australia, including the with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Marian Centre, Perth Clinic, Rockingham General or provisional registration; whichever is applicable Hospital, SwanCare, and St John of God Health Care at the time of commencement. (nationally). • Nursing or other appropriate degree or the The program, which is only available to students equivalent. who have a nursing degree and are registered with • Current employment contract with an approved the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, aims health service for the term of the program. to improve your expertise in the clinical area. It comprises courses in advanced health assessment, Please note: clinical nursing practice and nursing governance. As • The health service Graduate Nurse Program part of the program, you undertake a series of clinical Coordinator will assist with the application and rotations and written projects. enrolment process after employment. Upon graduation, you can embark on a further year • Interviews for the Graduate Certificate in Clinical of study leading to a Graduate Diploma of Clinical Nursing will be at the discretion of the health Nursing and, later, a Master of Nursing. service and conducted on site. • Please be aware that the standard course costs do not apply for this program. Course costs are reduced due to the unique nature of this hospital- based, university-supported learning program.

80 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing & Allied Health

Available part-time over two semesters, the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing & Allied Health is designed for Registered Nurses and mental health professionals who wish to develop their skills in the area of psychiatry. This interdisciplinary program has been developed after extensive consultation with the mental health profession. Graduates are able to work in a variety of hospital and primary health settings.

Program code: 4016 Program summary

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 Semester One • Contemporary Mental Health Practice 0.5 years full-time, or part-time Duration: equivalent • Interpersonal Communication Semester Two Study mode: Fremantle Campus, 100% Online • Postgraduate Nursing Elective • Role of the Mental Health Practitioner in Why study this program? Acute Psychiatry

Designed to meet the needs of nurses in the area of mental health, the Graduate Certificate in Mental Entry requirements Health Nursing & Allied Health program is a rigorous introduction to psychiatric theories and contemporary To be eligible you must have a professional health treatment. Devised and developed after extensive degree or equivalent qualification, enabling you to discussion with industry professionals, this program practise in the health profession, and a current licence is appropriate for all clinicians in the mental health to practise as a Registered Nurse or practitioner with clinical context. an Australian regulatory authority, or full membership of an appropriate Australian or professional The interdisciplinary program is divided into two organisation. semesters and includes courses on Contemporary Mental Health, Interpersonal Communication, Professional Role Development and the Expanded Role of Mental Health Practitioner in Acute Psychiatry. If you would like to further develop your expertise in this field you have the option of enrolling in a Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing & Allied Health which requires a further year of study. A Master of Nursing (Mental Health) can be completed over two semesters of part-time study.

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 81 NURSING & MIDWIFERY

Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Nursing (Registered Nurse Re-entry & Bridging Program)

Have you taken time out from nursing and would now like to resume your career? If so, you’ve come to the right place. The Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Nursing (Registered Nurse Re-entry & Bridging Program) is designed to help you make the transition back into practice as a Registered Nurse. You must therefore hold, or have previously held, registration as a nurse in Australia. The program uses a combination of online study and face-to-face teaching.

Program code: 4151 Program summary

Commencement: January, May, October • Transitions to Professional Practice • Contemporary Nursing Skills Duration: 12 weeks • Professional Practice (First Rotation) Practical 2-6 weeks • Professional Practice (Second Rotation) component:

Study mode: Fremantle Campus (Blended learning) Entry requirements

Starting dates for the Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Nursing (Registered Nurse Re-entry & Why study this program? Bridging Program) are as follows: • 5 October 2020 Returning to nursing after a break can be a daunting prospect. Fortunately, this program has been specially • 10 January 2021 formulated to meet your needs if you were a former • 25 May 2021 Registered Nurse who would like to resume your career in the nursing profession. Accredited by the Australian Additional requirements for entry into this program Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) include: and Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, this • Eligibility for entry into the Graduate Certificate intensive program contains between 10-15 contact hours in Contemporary Nursing (Registered Nurse per week. Re-entry & Bridging Program) will be determined by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia As well as bringing you up to speed with the latest in and a letter of recommendation will be issued by health research, health policy and practice, our Graduate AHPRA Certificate program is also designed to develop skills in critical thinking, clinical reasoning and reflection. • Applicants who are current RN’s (Registered Nurses) wishing to do a refresher program and You are assessed based on a combination of tutorial upskill in the areas of acute care and mental presentations, case studies, written assignments, health may wish to apply for this program projects and journals. The program includes a component of practical experience so that you can return to the workforce with confidence and all the necessary nursing skills.

82 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership & Management

If you are a Registered Nurse who would like to enhance your leadership and management abilities, our Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership & Management will give you the skills to excel in a variety of settings. The program is delivered online with a special emphasis on learning new leadership and management skills that can be applied directly to the workplace.

Program code: 4136 Program summary

Commencement: Semester 1 Semester One • Nursing Leadership Development Strategies Duration: 1 year part-time • Applied Nursing Management Strategies. Study mode: 100% Online Semester Two • Organisational Culture and Change Management in the Nursing Context Why study this program? • Patient Care, Quality and Best Practice in Nursing.

Our Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership & Management has been developed by the University’s Entry requirements School of Nursing & Midwifery. The program, which you can complete over one year part-time, consists of four This program is available to Registered Nurses who subjects and puts a special emphasis on learning new have a previous nursing degree or equivalent and who leadership and management skills that can be applied have accumulated appropriate experience in a relevant directly to the workplace. discipline area. After successfully completing the program, if you want Applicants must be registered with the Nursing & to further upgrade your qualifications you can enrol in Midwifery Board of Australia. a Graduate Diploma of Nursing followed by a Master of Nursing (Leadership and Management). You are welcome to apply if you are a Registered Nurse with a nursing degree or, have appropriate experience in a relevant area of discipline.

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 83 NURSING & MIDWIFERY

Graduate Certificate in Nursing

Are you a registered nurse wanting to broaden your knowledge and skills or upgrade you qualification? The Graduate Certificate in Nursing provides a fast track to upgrade your nursing qualification. The program is fully online and can be easily combined with your existing work commitments and your family.

Program code: 4117 Program summary

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 You will select subjects from the following areas: • Acute Care 0.5 years full-time, or part-time Duration: equivalent • Mental Health • Governance Study mode: Fremantle Campus, 100% Online • Education • Evidenced based practice and research Why study this program? • Professional Development • Management and Leadership The Graduate Certificate in Nursing provides registered nurses with the opportunity to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills so they are prepared to Entry requirements provide evidenced-based care in a range of contexts. There are a broad range of elective courses, enabling The following entry requirements apply to this program: you to match your learning to your areas of interest or • Current licence to practice as a Registered Nurse workplace needs. with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or As a graduate, you can then choose to further your provisional registration, whichever is applicable at the qualifications with a Graduate Diploma of Nursing, which time of commencement requires an additional four courses, then add another • Nursing or other appropriate degree or the equivalent four courses for a Master of Nursing (Coursework). The Graduate Certificate and Diploma programs are open to you if you do not have an undergraduate nursing degree, but have accumulated clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. Notre Dame provides a nurturing environment that will allow you to sharpen your skills and challenge you to succeed in your chosen field.

84 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Graduate Diploma of Clinical Nursing

Building from the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing, this one-year Graduate Diploma of Clinical Nursing further develops your clinical nursing skills and knowledge. The program is highly practical in its nature and, as a student, you will work closely with our healthcare partners in Western Australia, with formal study done entirely online.

Program code: 4108 Program summary

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 • Ethical Issues in Professional Life

Duration: 1 year part-time • Clinical Practice • Professional Development in Clinical Practice Fremantle Campus (Blended Study mode: • Reflective Practice learning), 100% Online • Management

Why study this program? Entry requirements Clinical nursing is a specialist skill, highly valued by hospitals and other healthcare facilities around the The following entry requirements apply to this world. Here at Notre Dame we have partnered with program: some of Western Australia’s leading healthcare • Current licence to practise as a Registered Nurse providers to develop this unique one-year program for with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurses who wish to further develop their or provisional registration, whichever is applicable skills and knowledge of clinical nursing. at the time of commencement Online courses include Reflective Practice, • Nursing or other appropriate degree or the Management, and Ethics of Professional Life. You equivalent must have already completed a Graduate Certificate • Minimum of one year relevant post registration in Clinical Nursing at Notre Dame before enrolling in nursing experience this program. Upon graduation, you have the option • Current employment contract for the term of the of taking a Master of Nursing (Clinical Nursing), which program with an approved health service requires a further two semesters of part-time study.

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 85 NURSING & MIDWIFERY

Graduate Diploma of Forensic Nursing

Forensic medicine is a highly specialised area requiring a detailed understanding of the law as well as patient care. This unique program, which can be completed in two years of part-time study, introduces Registered Nurses to the complex issues facing health professionals working in the area of forensic nursing.

Program code: 4116

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2

Duration: 2 years part-time

Fremantle Campus (Blended learning), Study mode: 100% Online

Why study this program?

Forensic Nurses are in high demand thanks to the growing importance of forensic medicine around the globe. Using a combination of tutorial presentations, case studies, written assignments, research projects and journals, our specially- “I aspire to be... designed Graduate Diploma equips you to work with patients whose healthcare issues intersect with the law. compassionate and Our two-year program covers topics such as Medico- Legal Issues, Professional Role Development, and Ethics skilled in delivering for Professional Life. Much of the tuition is available online, but in two of the semesters you are required to holistic care to attend a five day intensive workshop at the University’s Fremantle Campus. patients – to treat At the completion of the program, you are trained to respond in an effective and appropriate manner to a range people the way I of challenging medical situations. would like to be Program summary treated and provide Year One quality care to • Introduction to Forensic Nursing • Forensic Nursing Populations (Nursing) patients.” • Linking Forensic Nursing Principles to Practice: Care of the Forensic Patient (Nursing) • Medico-Legal Issues for the Forensic Nurse (Nursing) Year Two • Contemporary Mental Health Practice • Interpersonal Communication • Professional Role Development • Ethics for Professional Life

Entry requirements

The following entry requirements apply to this program: • Current licence to practise as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia • Nursing or other appropriate degree or the equivalent • Minimum of one year relevant post registration nursing experience

86 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing & Allied Health

Developed after extensive consultation with the mental health industry, our multi-disciplinary program is tailored to the needs of Registered Nurses and allied health who wish to build upon their mental health skills. To apply, you must have already completed a Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing & Allied Health before enrolling in this one-year program, which involves essays, case studies and problem-solving exercises. After the completion of this degree, you may wish to consider the Master of Nursing (Mental Health).

Program code: 4131 Why study this program? Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 Like all our Nursing programs, the Graduate Diploma of Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent Mental Health Nursing & Allied Health is highly practical in its focus and has been developed in close consultation Fremantle Campus (Blended learning), with the mental health industry. If you are a health Study mode: 100% Online professional and have already completed your Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing & Allied Health, you may wish to further develop your skills and knowledge by taking this one-year program. Once enrolled, you will acquire a detailed understanding of contemporary practice, allowing you to progress your career in the growing area of mental health care. Assessment is based on a combination of written assignment, case studies and problem-solving exercises. Upon graduation, you will be equipped and ready to work in any mental health environment.

Program summary

• Advanced Contemporary Mental Health Practice 1 • Advanced Contemporary Mental Health Practice 2 • Ethics for Professional Life • Evidence Based Practice

Entry requirements

You must have a professional health degree or equivalent qualification and be registered with your professional registering authority.

Nursing graduate

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 87 NURSING & MIDWIFERY

Graduate Diploma of Nursing

If you are a Registered Nurse, our Graduate Diploma of Nursing offers you the chance to upgrade your qualifications over a two-year period. The part-time program is open to you if you have a degree, or if you can demonstrate practical nursing skills. Contact time is limited so that you can combine your work with this postgraduate program.

Program code: 4086 Program summary

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 Subjects can be selected from the following study areas: Duration: 2 years part-time • Mental Health Fremantle Campus (Blended learning), • Governance Study mode: 100% Online • Education • Research • Professional Development Why study this program? • Management and Leadership Covering areas such as mental health, governance, • Acute Care management and leadership, education, research and • Evidence based practice and research professional development, our postgraduate nursing program offers the ideal vehicle for you if you are a Registered Nurse wanting to develop your nursing Entry requirements expertise and function at an advanced level in your profession. The following entry requirements apply to this program: Consideration will also be given to those who do • Current licence to practice as a Registered Nurse not have a relevant degree but who have a wealth of with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or nursing experience. Additional support will be offered to provisional registration, whichever is applicable at the applicants who do not hold a nursing degree. time of commencement Designed specifically for working professionals, the • Nursing or other appropriate degree or the equivalent Graduate Diploma of Nursing can be combined with full • Minimum of one year relevant post registration time employment, with weekly contact between two and nursing experience four hours per subject.

88 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Graduate Diploma of Perioperative Nursing

At Notre Dame we have partnered with a number of leading hospitals and health providers in Western Australia to create this program, which allows perioperative nurses to further develop their skills. The program can be completed in one year of full-time study. To apply, you will need to be a current employee at one of our partner health institutions.

Program code: 4091 Program summary

Commencement: Semester 1 • Pathophysiological Processes Related to Therapeutic Action Duration: 1 year full-time • Clinical Practice Study mode: Off Campus • Professional Development • Reflective Practice • Management • Ethics in Professional Life Why study this program?

Designed for working professionals, the Graduate Diploma of Perioperative Nursing has been jointly created Entry requirements by the School of Nursing & Midwifery and industry The following entry requirements apply to this program: experts. Perioperative nurses care for surgical patients having interventional procedures in operating suites and • Current licence to practice as a Registered Nurse day surgery units, and if you enrol in this program, you with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia receive rigorous academic and clinical development or provisional registration, whichever is applicable components. Study days covering a broad range of at the time of commencement relevant topics are held throughout the year at the various • Nursing or other appropriate degree or the partnership facilities. equivalent The program is open to anyone with an undergraduate • Minimum of one year relevant post registration nursing degree (or equivalent) who is also an employee of nursing experience one of our affiliated health services – see list below. Once • Current employment contract for the term of the you have completed this program, you may apply for a program with an approved health service Master of Nursing (Perioperative), which requires a further year of study. Our health service partners include: • Fiona Stanley and Fremantle Hospital Group • King Edward Memorial Hospital • Perth Children’s Hospital • Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital • St John of God Healthcare (Bunbury) • St John of God Healthcare (Mt Lawley) • St John of God Healthcare (Midland) • St John of God Healthcare (Murdoch) • St John of God Healthcare (Subiaco)

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 89 NURSING & MIDWIFERY

Graduate Diploma of Midwifery

This 18-month postgraduate program provides the ideal educational environment for Registered Nurses who wish to become midwives. The full-time program combines theory, research and professional practice so that you can embark on a career in midwifery with confidence. Woman-centred care is the basis of this program, which reflects contemporary national and international best practice. You will benefit from small class sizes, a focus on pastoral care from staff and professional practice experiences in a variety of quality midwifery settings.

Program code: 4114 Program summary

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 • Foundations of Midwifery • Midwifery in Complex Situations Duration: 1.5 years full-time • Midwifery Emergencies Practical 30 weeks • Woman-centred Care component: • Midwifery in Primary Health Care Study mode: Fremantle Campus • Legal and Professional Frameworks in Midwifery • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Health: Women and Babies • Evidence-based Practice Why study this program? • The Professional Midwife In the Graduate Diploma of Midwifery, a significantly high • Midwives as Professional Partners proportion of ‘hands-on’ professional practice includes • Becoming a Midwife quality experience with you as a part of a midwifery • Ethical Issues in Professional Life healthcare team. A variety of placements include public and private settings in both metro and rural areas, from large teaching hospitals to small healthcare centres. This quality professional practice experience enables Entry requirements graduates to be confident, competent and able to adapt The following entry requirements apply to this program: quickly to the midwifery workplace. • A Bachelor’s degree in nursing or the equivalent This unique program, which follows the philosophy of and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery ‘woman-centred’ midwifery practice, will enable you Board of Australia to develop a high level of critical thinking, technical • Registered nurses who do not have a level 7 AQF competence and interdisciplinary teamwork skills. qualification in nursing may be admitted with an Your assessments are based on written assignments, alternative mode of entry assessment and recent tutorial presentations, case studies, various projects and clinical nursing experience examinations and professional practice assessment at the University and healthcare setting level. On graduation you will have fulfilled all necessary requirements of the Australian Health Professional Regulation Agency, enabling you to register as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

90 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE “It has been a truly rewarding experience, and the support you receive from staff and colleagues makes the journey towards becoming a midwife an unforgettably incredible one.”

Midwifery student

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 91 NURSING & MIDWIFERY

Master of Nursing (Clinical Nursing)

If you have already completed either a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing or a Graduate Diploma of Clinical Nursing, you may wish to enrol in this Master of Nursing program. Completed over two semesters you can choose an area of research relevant to your specialist nursing practice.

Program code: 5114 Program summary

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 You will choose a research area relevant to your specialty of nursing practice. Duration: 1 year part-time

Fremantle Campus (Blended learning), Entry requirements Study mode: 100% Online The following entry requirements apply to this program: • Current licence to practice as a Registered Nurse Why study this degree? with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or provisional registration, whichever is applicable Taking a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma at the time of commencement or Master of Nursing is a useful career pathway • Nursing or other appropriate degree or the for Registered Nurses who wish to formalise their equivalent qualifications or develop a specialist knowledge in a • Minimum of one year relevant post registration particular area of healthcare. nursing experience Our Master of Nursing (Clinical Nursing) can be completed over two semesters of part-time study. You should have already completed a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Nursing or Graduate Diploma of Clinical Nursing at Notre Dame’s Fremantle Campus. You generally choose a thesis subject relevant to your specialist area of nursing practice so you should discuss your study program with the school’s postgraduate coordinator beforehand. As a Master’s student, you will be allocated a research supervisor who will help you choose a relevant research subject and oversee the completion of the program.

92 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Master of Nursing (Coursework)

Enrolling in the Master of Nursing program you can begin with the Graduate Certificate and Diploma nursing courses before embarking on your Masters year. If you have already completed either a Graduate Certificate in Nursing or Graduate Diploma of Nursing, you may wish to enrol in this Master of Nursing program which can be completed over two semesters. You will choose an area of research relevant to your specialist nursing practice.

Program code: 5114 Program summary

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 You will choose a research area relevant to your specialty of nursing practice. 1.5 years full-time, or part-time Duration: equivalent Entry requirements Study mode: Intensive, Online, Part-time The following entry requirements apply to this program: • Current licence to practice as a Registered Nurse Why study this degree? with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or provisional registration, whichever is applicable at the If you are a Registered Nurse, a Master of Nursing time of commencement. is a useful career pathway if you want to formalise • Nursing or other appropriate degree or the your qualifications or perhaps develop a specialist equivalent. knowledge in a particular area of healthcare. • Minimum of one year relevant post registration Specialisations could include: Acute Care, Forensic nursing experience. Nursing, Mental Health. Our Master of Nursing (Coursework) can be completed over two semesters of part-time study. To be eligible you must have already completed a Graduate Certificate in Nursing or Graduate Diploma of Nursing at Notre Dame (Fremantle Campus). Because you will choose a thesis subject relevant to your specialist area of nursing practice, you should discuss your study program with your postgraduate coordinator beforehand. As with our other postgraduate programs, the Master of Nursing is aimed at practising Registered Nurses who wish to develop their knowledge and improve their skills so that they can operate at an advanced level. As a Master’s student, you will be allocated a research supervisor who will help you choose a relevant research subject and oversee the completion of the program.

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 93 NURSING & MIDWIFERY

Master of Nursing (Acute Care)

If you are a Registered Nurse our Master of Nursing (Acute Care) will help to develop your knowledge and improve your skills so that you can operate at an advanced level. If you have already completed a Graduate Diploma of Nursing, you can complete your Master’s over two semesters.

Program code: 5114

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2

Duration: 1 year part-time

Study mode: Fremantle Campus, 100% Online

Why study this degree?

Our Master of Nursing (Acute Care) is flexible and can be completed across two semesters of part-time study. Aimed at those who have already completed a Graduate “The program Certificate of Nursing or Graduate Diploma of Nursing, applicants should discuss their study program with the covers all aspects school’s postgraduate coordinator before enrolment. As with our other graduate programs, the Master of of care, from both Nursing (Acute Care) is aimed at practising registered nurses who wish to develop their knowledge and improve the medical and the their skills so that they can operate at an advanced level. legal sides and the As a Master’s student, you will be allocated a research supervisor who will help you choose a relevant research key components subject and oversee the completion of the program. of care from a Program summary physical viewpoint You will choose a research area relevant to your specialty of nursing practice. and all important emotional Entry requirements support.” The following entry requirements apply to this program: • Current licence to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or provisional registration, whichever is applicable at the time of commencement • Nursing or other appropriate degree or the equivalent • Minimum of one year relevant post registration nursing experience

94 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Master of Nursing (Forensic Nursing)

The Master of Nursing (Forensic Nursing) from The University of Notre Dame Australia is a qualification designed for you if you have already completed a Graduate Diploma of Nursing. The program is run over the course of two semesters, and you will choose an area of research relevant to your specialist nursing practice.

Program code: 5114 Why study this degree?

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 If you want to extend your formal qualifications as a Registered Nurse, the Master of Nursing (Forensic Duration: 1 year part-time Nursing) allows you to develop your specialist knowledge in this particular area of healthcare and operate at an Study mode: Fremantle Campus, 100% Online advanced level. Our Master of Nursing (Forensic Nursing) can be completed across two semesters of part-time study and you should have already completed a Graduate Diploma of Nursing at Notre Dame. You will generally choose a thesis subject relevant to your specialist area of nursing practice, so we recommend discussing your study program with your postgraduate coordinator in advance.

Program summary

You will choose a research area relevant to your specialty of nursing practice.

Entry requirements

The following entry requirements apply to this program: • Current licence to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or provisional registration, whichever is applicable at the time of commencement • Nursing or other appropriate degree or the equivalent • Minimum of one year relevant post registration nursing experience

Master of Nursing (Forensic Nursing) graduate

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 95 NURSING & MIDWIFERY

Master of Nursing (Mental Health)

If you are a Registered Nurse who has already completed either a Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing or Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing & Allied Health this degree is a fantastic way to extend your formal qualifications. Held across two semesters, this program allows you to specialise in the field of Mental Health.

Program code: 5114 Program summary

Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2 You will choose a research area relevant to your specialty of nursing practice. Duration: 1 year part-time

Fremantle Campus, Entry requirements Study mode: 100% Online The following entry requirements apply to this program: • Current licence to practice as a Registered Why study this degree? Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or provisional registration, whichever is Although it can be a challenging role, nursing in the field applicable at the time of commencement of mental health can be incredibly rewarding. Our Master • Nursing or other appropriate degree or the of Nursing (Mental Health) is designed for you if you are equivalent a Registered Nurse and you wish to either formalise your qualifications or further develop your knowledge in this • Minimum of one year relevant post registration particular area and deliver a higher level of care. nursing experience Completed in two semesters of part-time study the Master of Nursing (Mental Health) involves the delivery of a thesis in your particular area. As a Master’s student, you will be allocated a research supervisor who will help you choose a relevant research subject and oversee the completion of the program.

96 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE POSTGRADUATE NURSING

English language requirements

Master of Nursing You must be able to demonstrate two years of full-time secondary, vocational or tertiary level (Perioperative Nursing) of study in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom or the United States of America. If you do not meet these requirements you will If you are a Registered Nurse looking to improve need to sit the Academic IELTS exam and your career prospects with a higher level of achieve a score of at least 7.0 overall and 7.0 formal qualification, then Our Master of Nursing in each sub-section (reading, writing, listening and speaking) to qualify for entry into the (Perioperative Nursing) program is the ideal option. postgraduate Nursing programs. This applies Held part-time across two semesters, you will to Permanent Residents and Australian citizens have the opportunity to specialise in the field of whose first language is not English and have perioperative nursing, working with patients who are not completed two years full-time academic study in Australia. IELTS results will need to having invasive surgery. be verified by the Admissions Office before an offer of a place can be made. The Admissions Office reserves the right to ask for IELTS results Program code: 5114 from any applicant. For more information, please visit www.ielts.org. Commencement: Semester 1 and Semester 2

Duration: 1 year part-time

Fremantle Campus, Study mode: 100% Online

Why study this degree? For full program details visit

Studying a Master of Nursing is a useful career pathway notredame.edu.au/study if you are a Registered Nurse and you want to formalise your qualifications or perhaps develop a specialist knowledge in a particular area of healthcare. Our Master of Nursing (Perioperative Nursing) can be completed over two semesters of part-time study. You will have already completed a Graduate Diploma of Perioperative Nursing at Notre Dame’s Fremantle Campus. You should discuss your study program with the School’s postgraduate coordinator beforehand – you will generally choose a thesis subject relevant to your specialist area of nursing practice. The Master of Nursing is designed to help you as Registered Nurse by further developing your knowledge and improving your skills so that you can operate at an advanced level. As a Master’s student, you will be allocated a research supervisor who will help you choose a relevant research subject and oversee the completion of the program.

Program summary

You will choose a research area relevant to your specialty of nursing practice. OTHER POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS Entry requirements YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN: The following entry requirements apply to this program: • Current licence to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia or provisional registration, whichever is applicable at the Health Professional time of commencement Education to develop your • Nursing or other appropriate degree or the equivalent training skills (pages 71-73) • Minimum of one year relevant post registration nursing experience

APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 97 Apply

Admission and application

Admissions process 100

98 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU/POSTGRAD | 99 A P P

L Y HOW TO

NOTRE DAME’S ADMISSIONS PROCESS 01 02 Apply Offer

Submit your application Receiving an offer Submit your application directly to Notre Dame’s Offers can be made at any time at the discretion of Admissions Officeonline (notredame.edu.au), the Admissions Office should the applicant meet all in person or by post. admissions requirements of the chosen program. Include all required documentation. However some programs will have specific offer dates. For tips on correct formatting of documents and writing You will be notified of offers via email and post. your Personal Statement visit notredame.edu.au/apply. A receipt will be emailed to you once your application is lodged. Admissions criteria Questions? • Personal qualities, motivation to study and academic potential Visit notredame.edu.au/apply • Contribution to work, church or community life or call 08 9433 0533 • Academic record

There is no application fee.

Program minimum entry requirements Applicants should refer to the relevant information available in this guide and degree tables. For further information please contact the Prospective Students International Applicants Office at [email protected]. The process of applying to study at English requirements Notre Dame is different from that of a domestic applicant. • Applicants whose first language is not English will need to demonstrate evidence of English language proficiency. If you are an international student looking for program and application • The Admissions Office reserves the right to request an applicant to information, please visit our website sit an English competency exam should it be deemed necessary. For notredame.edu.au/international. further queries on these English language requirements, please see notredame.edu.au or contact the Prospective Students Office. Contact the International Office on [email protected] or Fees +61 8 9433 0873 for more information. For more information and indicative fees, please visit the Fees page: notredame.edu.au/study/fees

100 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE Talk to us at one of our events notredame.edu.au/events

Notre Dame. Natural critical thinkers.

DISCLAIMER – © 2020 | Under the Higher Education Support Act (2003), The University of Notre Dame Australia is obliged to provide students with a program assurance arrangement. Details of this arrangement are outlined on the University’s web page. The information in this guide is correct at the time of printing but may be subject to change. Applicants are strongly advised to contact the University and check the University website for current information. The University reserves the right to withdraw, alter or vary any program, course of study, program content, assessment method or tuition fee that it offers or to vary program arrangements or impose limitations on enrolment. The University has obtained accreditation information in this guide from professional bodies offering accreditation for registration into a profession. Applicants are strongly advised to obtain current accreditation information by contacting the University, checking the University website and contacting professional bodies. The University of Notre Dame Australia will not be liable to you or to any other person for any loss or damage (including direct, consequential or economic loss or damage) however caused, including by negligence or otherwise, which may result directly or indirectly from or the use of, or reliance upon, this guide.

101 notredame.edu.au/postgrad 23 High Street (PO Box 1225) Fremantle WA 6160 T: 08 9433 0533 | E: [email protected]

Join our online community

CRICOS PROVIDER CODE: 01032F © 2019 The University of Notre Dame Australia, all rights reserved.

102 | NOTRE DAME AUSTRALIA POSTGRADUATE GUIDE ND4560