Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning

Deakin University

Australia, Burwood

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Deakin University

Australia , Burwood

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Application Fee

AUD 55

Campuses

Cloud (online)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines4-Mar-2024

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 43,600 / year

Next Intake 4-Mar-2024

Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning

About

Build upon the core knowledge and skills required of a professional financial planner by studying Deakins Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning. Graduate with a FASEA-approved degree, that enables you to either enter the financial planning profession or expand upon existing career opportunities.

Interested in a qualification that not only meets minimum education requirements but also enhances and further develops your core financial planning competencies?

Recent changes to the Australian financial services industry require financial planners to meet new education standards set by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA). What does this mean for current and aspiring financial planners? If you want to provide financial advice beyond 2026, you'll need to complete a FASEA-approved course like our Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning.

If you're a current financial planner returning to study, you'll develop and refine your knowledge and analytical skills to better support the needs of your clients. Whether you're looking to start your career in financial planning or progress it, under the guidance of industry-active teachers you'll learn about:

the theoretical principles underlying the rules, regulations and practices that apply in financial planning
the digital tools of the modern financial planner
the application of knowledge in an applied and practical learning environment.

Importantly, the course places a strong emphasis on the professional responsibilities of the modern financial planner, both in an ethical and compliance sense. Industry reforms have created an increased demand for ethical decision-makers, putting Deakin financial planning graduates in a strong position to stand out from the pack.

As a graduate, you may articulate into Deakins Master of Financial Planning.

Deakin's postgrad course, the Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning, will advance your career as a financial planner, advising clients on investments.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Postgraduate course academic requirements

Entry requirements differ by subject and study area – you can find specific details on the course page for your chosen degree. General entry requirements by qualification type are outlined below. You can also download the International UG and PG Course Guide (PDF, 17MB) for more information.

Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diplomas

You must have either one of the following:

an approved three-year undergraduate degree or equivalent from an approved university or other educational institution
equivalent qualifications through examination or relevant professional or industrial experience.

Masters degree by coursework

You will have completed at least a three-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, of an acceptable standard from an approved university or other educational institution.

Masters degree by research

You have a bachelor degree with honours (second class or above) from a recognised tertiary institution in an appropriate discipline for which Deakin can provide the required supervisory expertise.

Please contact Deakin University faculty staff to discuss your research areas of interest before submitting an application.

Doctoral programs/higher degrees by research

You hold a bachelor degree with honours (second class or above) or a masters degree by research from a recognised tertiary institution in an appropriate discipline for which Deakin can provide the required supervisory expertise.

Please contact Deakin faculty staff to discuss your research areas of interest before submitting an application.

Find out how to apply to become a research degree student

English Program Requirements

All students must be able to prove that they can meet our English language requirements. Our English language requirements are divided into five bands – from Band A through to Band E. These Bands indicate the level of English required to undertake the course, with Band E representing the highest English skill level required.

You will be able to provide evidence of your English language skills if you have:

completed an English language test such as IELTS, Pearson, TOEFL or Cambridge
- Applicants who are unable to sit standard tests due to public health concerns relating to the COVID-19 pandemic can complete an online English language test such as IELTS Indicator, OET@Home, TOEFL Special Home Edition.
completed some types of university (tertiary) or high-school (secondary) studies
completed an approved English subject in IB Diploma, Australian Year 12 or other high school qualifications
lived and worked in an English speaking country for at least five years.

These requirements are different for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students. For the most up-to-date English language requirements, please visit the English Language Admission Criteria procedure.

Career

From 1 January 219, FAS new education standards come into place and, by 1 January 226, all financial planners will need an approved qualification. These reforms have created an increased demand for registered financial planners with a high-level understanding of what it means to provide responsible advice.

The Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning is approved by FAS, ensuring Deakin students graduate with the right qualification and skills to take advantage of this demand.

Whether youre currently working in the industry or looking to move into a financial planning role, youll prepared to excel in a variety of positions, including:

financial adviser
insurance adviser
business development manager
superannuation consultant
portfolio analyst
personal financial planner
investment banker
paraplanner
claims administrator
compliance manager
risk adviser.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 43,600

Application Fee

AUD 55

How to Apply

Whether you are ready to start your application now or want to know what is involved, our video and step-by-step guide will help you understand the Deakin application process.

As an international student you can apply directly through Deakin or with the help of one of our overseas representatives. Many degrees accept applications throughout the year, with intakes in all three trimesters.

The first step is choosing which degree is right for you, and which campus you want to study at. Use Deakin’s Find a course tool to browse our study areas or use the handy search filters to find your dream degree.

Each course description will tell you its specific intake dates so you will know when to apply, how to apply as an international student and what the course entry requirements are.

Looking for help with your application? Deakin University has a number of offices as well as representatives around the world who can answer all your questions about Deakin and help you with your application.

Deakin also has a network of experienced overseas agents in various parts of the world who can help you through the application process, and provide advice and information on Deakin University and its degrees.

Students from certain regions will need to submit their application through a Deakin authorised agent. You can visit our Deakin representatives page to learn more about the countries included and find an authorised agent nearest to you.