Family Violence Prevention - A4005
Graduate certificate
Globally and nationally, family violence prevention is recognised as a critical area for social change and transformation. There is increasing recognition among local and international governments and other bodies of the need for high level skills in family violence prevention to address this global social problem and achieve sustained change.
The course is designed to support social transformation for a violence free future, and will build your skills in a range of practice areas including child safety, men's behaviour change, health impacts of family violence, family violence in the criminal justice system and working with victims and survivors. The knowledge and skills you will gain are transferable across a wide range of professions and occupations where workers encounter domestic and family violence issues.
Designed to deliver specialised expertise in the area, this course draws on long-established deep relationships between Monash researchers, government, and a range of key professional organisations and non-government actors in the fields of family violence prevention, health, and law.
Through a multi-faceted approach including problem-solving, peer and team learning and blended learning platforms, you will develop an understanding of critical and theoretical debates focused on patterns of gendered violence. You’ll gain an understanding of primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of gendered violence and develop dynamic skills applicable to a wide range of workforces and contexts.
Critical units focus on understanding the social underpinnings of family violence and criminal justice responses, as well as the role of health systems in the prevention of family violence.
On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate you may be eligible for admission into the Graduate Diploma of Family Violence Prevention.
At a glance
Course Details
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First Semester (March), Second Semester (June) |
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Graduate Certificate of Family Violence Prevention |
Industry advantage
In this gender studies Graduate Certificate course, you'll be taught by leading experts and hear from some of the best industry connections in the field. Graduate with the insights and connections to take the next step in your career.
Learn from the best
Professor JaneMaree Maher, Program Director and Professor in the Centre for Women's Studies and Gender Research, is a world-respected academic making a real difference in two key areas of gendered social sciences: women's work and family, and gendered violences.
Be part of the change
Our researchers create real change. Learn about how JaneMaree Maher, Professor of Sociology, is working to increase the safety of women in our community.
Study options to suit your life
Whether you're working full-time or live outside of Melbourne, flexible options allow you to fit studies into your schedule and apply new knowledge in the workplace as you complete each unit.
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
An Australian bachelor degree in any discipline with at least 50% average, or equivalent qualification or experience approved by the faculty (e.g. 5 years of work experience in a cognate discipline including humanities or social sciences)
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Students complete the following core units which provide knowledge, skills, attitudes and values required of skilled practitioners working in a range of fields addressing family violence prevention. Optional synchronous online workshops will be delivered during each of these units. Dates may be subject to change.
Students complete the following core units, which provide knowledge, skills, attitudes and values required of skilled practitioners working in a range of fields addressing family violence prevention.
Gender and family violence (APG4223): taken between Jan - Feb.
Gender, family violence and criminal justice responses (APG4224): taken between May-June.
Health and family violence (APG5076): taken in July.
Using data to understand family violence (APG5075): taken between August-September.
Making the application
Future students
Summer B
Closing date 31st Dec for enrolment in APG4223
Semester 1
Closing date 25th Feb for enrolment in APG4224
Semester 2
Closing date 15th June for enrolment in APG5075 and APG5076
Apply directly to Monash using course code A4005
Current Monash students
You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.
Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer...
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Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Please note: The fee information displayed is based on the 2022 rates and should only be used as a guide.
Full fee
Total fee for this 24 credit point (6 month full-time) course.
$12,700
The equivalent fee for a 48 credit point (12 month full-time) course would be A$25,400
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
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