Postgraduate Studies
September 19, 2026 2026-10-11 18:22Postgraduate Studies
AQF LEVEL 8 · GRADUATE DIPLOMAS
Advanced, industry-led qualifications for experienced professionals moving into senior leadership, specialist and strategic roles.
Graduate Diplomas at GDC
A Graduate Diploma sits at Level 8 of the Australian Qualifications Framework — above a Bachelor degree and below a Master degree. It is designed for people already working at a significant level of responsibility who need advanced, applied capability rather than a return to full-time academic study.
GDC's Graduate Diplomas are developed and delivered by recognised practitioners — crisis and disaster experts, former Ambassadors, Defence Generals, engineering and asset management leaders. Every programme is offered online or by distance at your own pace, or face-to-face at your workplace, with flexible enrolment so you can start at any time.
Our Graduate Diplomas
Four postgraduate qualifications across all four GDC schools.
Entry, delivery and recognition
Entry requirements vary by programme. Across our Graduate Diplomas, pathways typically include a relevant undergraduate degree, a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a related field combined with relevant work experience, or substantial documented workplace experience at a significant level of leadership and management responsibility. Each programme page sets out its own criteria in full.
DURATION
1 year full time
3 trimesters · 2 years part time
DELIVERY
Online and distance, self-paced
Face-to-face at workplace
INTAKE
Flexible enrolment
Start at any time
FEES
Contact us for details
Take charge of your future
Speak with GDC about which postgraduate qualification fits your experience and career direction.