Graduate Certificate in Mediation (Family)
Degree Level Postgraduate
This degree is only available to Australian students
You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:
- Australian or New Zealand Citizen
- Australian Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian Visa holders)
Campus
Magill
Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time
Program Code
MCMF
SATAC Code
4GC007 (Internal)
Study as
Part-time only
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Entry requirements
A completed bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent;
OR
Work experience in a related discipline, approved by the relevant Division.
Aim
To provide an advanced program in mediation theory and practice for professionals whose employment requires them to work with interpersonal, family and/or organisational conflict in a wide range of settings.
Content & Structure
Structure
This program requires completion of 18 units of study, made up of four 4.5 unit courses. Three are core courses and one is specific to the specialisation.
Content
In Mediation Theory and Practice and Advanced Mediation Theory and Practice the practical skills of mediation, including negotiation skills, balancing power, managing the mediaiton process, dealing with difficult behaviours and strong emotions, conflict coaching as well as Narrative and Transformative mediation will be dealt with. Legislative Frameworks will provide the knowledge around the legislative requirements that mediators must understand and adhere to. Family Dispute Resolution will explore issues family separation including domestic and family violence, child inclusive practice and practice issues for Family dispute resolution practitioners. These courses will provide both the practical and the theoretical knowledge that practitioners require to work in the dispute resolution field.
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From 4 August 2025, the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students.
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