Diploma of Ageing Studies and Services

The Diploma of Ageing Studies and Services is the only undergraduate diploma within Australia focusing on ageing studies and services and addresses the need for holistic knowledge of the ageing process. The Diploma will cover contemporary issues relating to care and services for older people. You will learn about the many social and health challenges that are associated with ageing. This course, developed and delivered by the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, is ideal for those working with older adults in health, community, aged care, or other sectors, as well as those eager to be part of this expanding workforce. You'll gain knowledge on the social and biological aspects of ageing; chronicity and palliative care; age-related discrimination and prejudice; public health; and administrative processes related to policy and aged care. As society moves towards having more older adults than children and young people, it is vital that our social services and infrastructures are reimagined and redesigned to support this growing demographic.

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia. You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies: Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate III or above. Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher.