University of New England
Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
This graduate diploma has the power and versatility to make it easier and more effective to take advantage of new professional opportunities in a changing world, with one-on-one guidance every step of the way.
Course overview
The Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice is a tailored, highly flexible course which allows you to springboard from the skills and knowledge you already have, so you can adapt and take advantage of emerging career opportunities. With the support of an expert academic success advisor, you will design a graduate diploma for any stage of your journey — whether you want to reskill, upskill, pivot, specialise or even change careers.
At UNE, you'll have the freedom to focus only on the subjects that mirror your natural strengths and enhance your career prospects. You will enhance and update your skills while keeping your options open and flexible. Instead of getting bogged down in a traditional lengthy course, you'll be honing the exact skills you need to transition into different roles or adapt to new ways of working.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
28th February, 2026
30th June, 2026
30th October, 2026
What you will study
Students admitted to the Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice under Rule A or Rule B are required to complete DYPP500B (12 credit points) plus at least 18 credit points at the 400 level or above.
Students admitted under Rule C will already have completed either DYPP500A or DYPP500B in their Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice, so they will be required to complete a further 24 credit points. Students who have completed DYPP500A (six credit points) must complete at least 24 credit points at the 400 level or above. Those students who completed DYPP500B (12 credit points) must complete at least 18 credit points at the 400 level or above.
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points, including at least 30 credit points at 400-level or above.
Core units
Complete the following unit:
- Developing Your Professional Practice B – 12 credit points
Listed units
Complete 36 credit points of any units approved by the Course Coordinator.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
This course is offered under three admission rules.
Rule A: You have a bachelor's qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) or above in any discipline.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A.
Rule B: You can satisfy the School that you are adequately prepared to study this course by demonstration of other relevant qualifications and workplace experience, which are considered equivalent to a bachelor's qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) or above.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B.
Rule C: You have completed the UNE Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C.
English language requirements
You may be required to show how you satisfy the English language requirements for this course. Contact the university for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.
Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your study within the last 10 years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.
The maximum amount of Advanced Standing that can be granted for this course is 36 CP. Advanced Standing can only be granted for formal learning and cannot come from units studied within the qualification you used for admission.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Being a highly tailored course, you will graduate with a wide variety of career opportunities that are specific to you. Depending on your aspirations, you will have the skills to:
- Move forward in your career.
- Pursue a new area of work.
- Become a specialist.
- Take your career in a new direction.
Learning outcomes
- Curate a compelling professional identity and philosophy, and demonstrate the ability to critically communicate this to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Demonstrate professional leadership capabilities, identify professional opportunities or challenges and devise strategies to respond or resolve using an evidence-based approach.
- Model specialist knowledge, research, and communication skills that contribute to life-long application in their professional career.
- Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement and responsibility in conducting, reporting and reflecting on professional practice.
Fees and CSP
Estimated first-year and full fee in 2026: $14,788 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Estimated first-year and full fee in 2026: $28,560 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Estimated amenities fee per year if studying full-time: $373
The costs will depend on the units you choose to study, as the cost of individual units varies. “Estimated fees” are provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking a study load of 48 credit points in the first year of this course. For courses that require fewer than 48 credit points, the fees indicated are based on the total credit points needed for the completion of that course.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.