Secure your future with a degree shaped by industry leaders
With real growth comes real employment outcomes. Study health at Deakin and join one of the fastest growing industries in Australia, set to grow by 301,000 new jobs (15.8%) by 2026.* You’ll be immersed in world-leading research and be taught by industry leaders to graduate highly skilled and work-ready. Whether it’s disability and inclusion, social work or child play therapy you’re interested in, our multidisciplinary approach will ensure you develop a deep understanding of the expertise and roles of different health professionals.
Our postgraduate courses are taught on our premium online learning platform, giving you the freedom to achieve your study goals on your schedule. Easily access course content online, stream lectures when it suits you and connect with teachers and students in a few clicks. You'll also have access to our practical study support resources and health and wellbeing support services whenever and wherever you need them – to help you achieve your best.
Disability and inclusion
On-demand webinar
Be part of the social change that facilitates inclusion by studying disability and inclusion. In this webinar you’ll hear from our experts about your graduate certificate and masters degree options.
Social work
On-demand webinar
If you’re an empathetic and compassionate person with a drive for fighting social injustice, a career in social work is perfect for you. Build on your base health knowledge from your undergraduate degree and pursue a Master of Social Work to be ready to care for people and turn their lives around.
Child play therapy
On-demand webinar
Do you enjoy engaging with children and want to gain a deeper understanding of the way they think, behave, and feel? Hear from our key academics about how you can begin your pathway to becoming a Registered Play Therapist and pursue a rewarding career working with children and their families.
Footnotes
*2021 Employment Outlook - for the five years to November 2026, Australian Government National Skills Commission
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