A postgraduate program
Fast facts
Course type: | Postgraduate (coursework) |
| Availability (full-time or part-time): | Full-time |
| Location: | On campus |
Courses
| Course name | Units | Duration (full-time equivalent) | GradStart code | CRICOS code |
| Graduate Certificate in Applied Population Studies | 18 units | 6 months | 2GC031 | 023587M |
| Graduate Diploma in Applied Population Studies | 36 units | 1 year | 2GD021 | 002624G |
| Master of Applied Population Studies | 72 units | 2 years | 2CM026 | 002642E |
| Master of Arts in Applied Population Studies | 54 units | 2 years | N/A | 031349C |
Overview
Our comprehensive program in Applied Population Studies draws on theories and material from social and health sciences including demography, geography, sociology, economics and public health.
Graduates are suitable for careers in areas such as overseas development, health and family planning, development planning, statistical services, policy, research and teaching.
What will I study?
Refer to the course rule:
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Population Studies
- Graduate Diploma in Applied Population Studies
- Master of Applied Population Studies
- Master of Arts in Applied Population Studies
Entry requirements
Domestic students | International students | ||||
Applicants for the Graduate Certificate must normally hold an approved undergraduate degree or equivalent. Applicants for direct entry into either the Graduate Diploma or Master of Applied Population Studies must normally hold an approved honours degree or have had at least two years' relevant work experience. Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (or other qualifications deemed equivalent) receive credit when progressing to the Graduate Diploma or Masters. Applicants for the Master of Arts in Applied Population Studies must normally hold an approved honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline and have at least two years' relevant work experience. | Applicants for the Graduate Certificate must normally hold an approved undergraduate degree or equivalent. Applicants for direct entry into either the Graduate Diploma or Master of Applied Population Studies must normally hold an approved honours degree or have had at least two years' relevant work experience. Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (or other qualifications deemed equivalent) receive credit when progressing to the Graduate Diploma or Masters. Applicants for the Master of Arts in Applied Population Studies must normally hold an approved honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline and have at least two years' relevant work experience. English language requirements: If English is not your 1st language you must meet English language requirements. | ||||
Applications
Domestic students | International students | ||
Mid-year entry: 
| | Mid-year entry:
| Yes - N/A to Master of Arts in Applied Population Studies |
| Apply though: | SATAC - GradStart | Apply through: | International Office |
| Application closing dates: | Check GradStart | Application closing dates: | Semester 1 - 30 November of the year proceeding admission Semester 2 - 31 May of that year |
Annual fees
Course | Place type | Domestic students | International students |
| Graduate Certificate in Applied Population Studies | Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount 
| N/A | N/A |
| Full fee paying | $5,916 | $9,900 | |
| Graduate Diploma in Applied Population Studies | Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount | N/A | N/A |
| Full fee paying | $11,832 | $19,800 | |
| Master of Applied Population Studies | Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount | N/A | N/A |
| Full fee paying | $11,340 | $19,800 | |
| Master of Arts in Applied Population Studies | Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount | Refer to Research Higher Degrees | N/A |
| Full fee paying | $19,800 |
Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated? 
Contact
Director of Studies, Associate Professor Gour Dasvarma
Tel: (08) 8201 2429.
General domestic students information
Web: Prospective students
Enquiries: Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au
General international students information
Enquiries: Ask Flinders
