Victoria University

Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 16 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Diploma

Whether you are currently a financial planner looking to upgrade your qualifications or you want to pivot to a new career in the world of finance, this course can help you achieve your goals.

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Course overview

VU Online’s Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning is a FASEA-approved degree that will help you become a financial planner with an understanding of the relevant ethical and legal requirements in Australia in as little as 16 months. You can also continue your studies to obtain a Master of Financial Planning, providing you with advanced knowledge and helping you stand out as an effective financial planner.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
16 months (Part time)
Price Per Unit
From $2,995
More Information
If you are a member of FAAA, you may be eligible for a 15% discount on some or all of your units.
Intake
October, 2025
Units
8
Fees
More Information
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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What you will study

Students are required to complete the following eight units:

  • Risk Management and Estate Planning
  • Superannuation and Retirement Wealth Planning
  • Principles of Financial and Investment Planning
  • Taxation Law of Australia (Bridging)
  • Professionalism and Ethics (Bridging)
  • Financial Advice Corporation and Commercial Law (Bridging)
  • Behavioural Finance for Financial Advisers
  • Financial Plan Construction and Client Management

Entry requirements

To be considered for acceptance to this course, applicants must have one of the following:

  • Completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.
  • Completion of an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.
  • Applicants with a minimum of five years of approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Potential careers include middle to senior management roles in the financial planning industry. This can include roles such as:

  • Financial adviser
  • Financial planner
  • Insurance adviser
  • Superannuation consultant
  • Risk adviser
  • Business development manager
  • Client service officer

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative total fee in 2025: $23,960 domestic full-fee paying place)

Indicative fees are calculated based on $2,995 per unit. This depends on the number of units you study and whether you are eligible for Advanced Standing, which is assessed after you submit your application.

If you are a member of FAAA, you may be eligible for a 15 per cent discount on some or all of your units.

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 with the cost of a university course.