Victoria University

Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning

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

Invest in yourself and your career as a financial planner.

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  • Learning outcomes
  • Fees
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Course overview

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, VU Online will help you achieve your goals.

The course is delivered 100% online and has been designed with a student-centred approach that features engaging activities and self-determined assessments, with no textbooks to purchase.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
16 months (Part time)
Price Per Unit
From $3,115
More Information
Prices are calculated based on a part-time study load of eight units.
Intake
16th March, 2026
11th May, 2026
6th July, 2026
31st August, 2026
26th October, 2026
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.
FEE-HELP

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

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 (5) years of approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

After completing the Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning, you will have the skills and knowledge to succeed in a variety of specialised roles within the 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

Cost per unit in 2026: $3,115 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Total cost for eight units in 2026: $24,920 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The total cost of completing your degree at Victoria University (VU) Online depends on the number of units you study and whether you are eligible for advanced standing, which is assessed after you submit your application.

FAAA members discount

As part of the FAAA Member Rewards program, you can receive a discount of 15% on the Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning. This means your fees will be discounted to $2,380 per unit.

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

  • 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.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

2026 student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

Note that you may be eligible for the Australian Government’s loan scheme, FEE-HELP. The loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying students with the cost of a university program. It can be used for all or part of the tuition.