Deakin University

Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Build upon the core knowledge and skills required of a professional financial planner by studying Deakin’s Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning. Graduate with a fully accredited and approved degree, that enables you to either enter the financial planning profession or expand upon existing career opportunities.

Delivery mode

Deakin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • completion of a bachelor degree or higher
  • at least two years’ relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $29,600 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$29,600
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$29,600
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with Deakin University to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration
Estimated fee* $0 - $29,600 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning will prepare you for the following roles.

Financial Advisor

A Financial Advisor develops strategies to help clients reach their financial goals. You might work with individual clients, small businesses or la...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Financial Planner

A Financial Planner offers professional advice to clients on how they might reach their financial goals. You might make recommendations based on yo...

Avg yearly income $114,400
Entry barriers Low

Retirement Planner

A Retirement Planner is a financial professional who specialises in helping clients prepare for their retirement by providing tailored advice on sa...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

Risk Manager

A Risk Manager identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks to protect an organisation’s assets and ensure compliance with regulations. You might work...

Avg yearly income $76,388
Entry barriers Low

Wealth Manager

A Wealth Manager provides tailored financial advice to clients, helping them manage and grow their wealth. You might work in financial institutions...

Avg yearly income $104,000
Entry barriers Low

About Deakin University

Over 60,000 students from Australia and around the world choose Deakin for progressive, real-world learning that leads to career success.

What do you want from your university experience? If you want to connect with brilliant minds, learn by doing in world-class facilities and take the right step towards your ultimate career, you’ll thrive at Deakin. As an internationally recognised university for over 45 years, we’ve supported over 300,000 students on their journeys to great things.

Our innovation and excellence in both education and research generate ideas that transform lives and communities. We will be Australia’s most progressive and responsive university, leading in blending digital capability with our distinctive campus precincts. We will leverage strong partnerships to maximise the social, cultural and economic impact we deliver regionally, nationally and globally.

Graduate more fulfilled and confident about the future at a university that puts your study experience first. Whether you’re studying online or on campus, you’ll feel supported to achieve your best and transition into a job you love.