COURSE DESCRIPTION
You can take your leadership skills to a new level and inspire, motivate and empower teams. This course of study introduces you at a foundation level leadership discipline areas and provides training which emphasises immediate application in church and NFP contexts. You will get to develop your writing and research skills, and be able to apply a body of knowledge in a range of leadership contexts.
This course of study draws on ACs established expertise in the area of leadership. The DPL also allows flexibility for students who may wish to start with a short undergraduate course before committing to a Bachelor program.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Demonstrated:
general understanding of key issues, recent scholarship and practices within chosen discipline area of leadership, consistent with a Christian worldview
depth of understanding of practical fieldwork
technical and theoretical understanding of research principles and methods, and knowledge of research approaches used in the discipline area of leadership.
Demonstrated ability to:
identify, analyse and synthesise theoretical knowledge in the discipline area of leadership
examine a complex problem or presenting issues using appropriate leadership methodologies and theories
communicate technical and creative skills to express leadership ideas and perspectives
transfer knowledge and specialised leadership skills to peers and general audiences in diverse contexts
apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills acquired within the specialist area of leadership in a range of professional contexts
work independently, responsibly and with the level expected in a broad range of professional and leadership contexts
collaborate in team projects to make a positive contribution toward social issues
undertake self-reflection and evaluation of performance for the purpose of vocational development.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of this course may find employment in occupational fields that require skills in research and critical thinking, such as:
Locations: Fully available Online. Some subjects available at Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne and Adelaide campuses
March 2025
August 2025
Applicants with Recent Secondary Education (within the past 2 years)
Applicants admitted on the basis of their recent secondary education must demonstrate the completion of NSW Higher School Certificate (or the completion of an International Baccalaureate or the interstate or overseas equivalent qualification and result) for admission into this course.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study
Applicants whose highest level of study enrolment since leaving secondary education is a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course must demonstrate the completion of an AQF Certificate III or higher by an authorised institution or registered training organisation for admission into this course.
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Applicants whose highest level of study enrolment since leaving secondary education is a complete or partially complete higher education qualification must demonstrate the completion of an AQF Level 5 Higher Education Diploma (or higher) by an authorised institution for admission into this course.
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
If you are under the age of 21 at the time of commencement, you can apply to a prescribed program of non-award study on the basis of provisional entry, and complete the provisional entry qualifying period to become a full candidate of this course.
Overseas students are required to demonstrate their English proficiency skills. Such students admitted into our programs must attain an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 5.5 (with no score below 5.0 in any of the four skills areas).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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