Overview

ACE is a highly respected leader within the global autism and research communities. The Autism Studies programme from Griffith University seeks to improve the quality of life for autistic children and adults by supporting them from early childhood through to education and employment. ACE also works collaboratively with the state and federal government Education, Health and Communities portfolios to advance understanding of how the wellbeing of autistic people can be supported at a systemic level.

Career

Professionals with specialised knowledge in providing for the needs of autistic people are in high demand in public and private education sectors. The Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies addresses an area of acute need as determined by the Australian Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs; the Australian Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations; the Queensland Department of Education and Training; and the Queensland Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Autism

Evaluating the evidence: What counts?

Autism, Thinking, and Learning

Understanding Behaviours

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months
Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-11-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS - 00233E

a recognised Bachelors degree

five years relevant work experience

a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal, and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to the above

provide a personal statement describing how your life experience of autism has prepared and motivated you for undertaking postgraduate studies in autism

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18250 AUD / year

≈ 18250 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

2400 AUD / year

≈ 2400 AUD / year

Funding

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