HIGHER EDUCATION
The Centre’s staff lead in the Australian University sector.
Through CQUniversity, the Centre is involved in the delivery of a suite of Higher Education options.
These include:
- An Undergraduate unit of study available to students enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree course, or as a stand alone unit;
- A range of speciality postgraduate units of study across topics such as working with children, sexual violence, working with men. These units are available as stand alone units, or as core/ elective units for students enrolled in a Postgraduate course.
- A variety of Postgraduate courses in domestic and family violence practice and facilitating men’s behaviour change.
Post Graduate
COURSE WORK
Domestic and Family Violence is now recognised as one of Australia’s most challenging social issues. There are many agencies which provide responses to the needs of victims and their children. As well, there is growing interest in working with perpetrators of violence to effect change.

CV74
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN DOMESTIC & FAMILY VIOLENCE PRACTICE
DURATION: 1YR PART-TIME
COURSES/UNITS: 4/24
The Graduate Certificate in Domestic and Family Violence Practice provides you with the chance to develop your skills and understanding of key practice areas in relation to domestic and family violence.
CORE UNITS
- Domestic and Family Violence Theories and Perspectives
- Domestic and Family Violence Responses and Interventions
- Advanced Studies in Domestic and Family Violence Practice
ADDITIONAL UNITS
Students must also complete one of the following units:
- Child Safety and Family Violence Theories and Perspectives
- Working with Victims/ Survivors of Domestic and Family Violence
- Men’s Behaviour Change Interventions and Practice

CH81
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN FACILITATING MEN’S BEHAVIOUR CHANGE
DURATION: 1YR PART-TIME
COURSES/UNITS: 4/24
The Graduate Certificate in Facilitating Men’s Behaviour Change offers the opportunity to gain specific knowledge and skills to work with perpetrators of domestic and family violence.
CORE UNITS
- Domestic and Family Violence Theories and Perspectives
- Men’s Behaviour Change Interventions and Practice
- Advanced Skills for Men’s Behaviour Change
- Integrated Services and Systems for Men’s Behaviour Change

CV79
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF DOMESTIC + FAMILY VIOLENCE PRACTICE
DURATION: 2YRS PART-TIME
COURSES/UNITS: 8/48
The Graduate Diploma of Domestic and Family Violence Practice core, broadens your understanding of leadership and research issues associated with the field.
CORE UNITS
- Domestic and Family Violence Theories and Perspectives
- Domestic and Family Violence Responses and Interventions
- Advanced Studies in Domestic and Family Violence Practice
- Domestic and Family Violence Project
ADDITIONAL UNITS
Students must also complete four of the following units:
- Child Safety and Family Violence Theories and Perspectives
- Men’s Behaviour Change Interventions and Practice
- Working with Victims/ Survivors of Domestic and Family Violence
- Leadership and Management in Domestic and Family Violence Practice
- Advanced Skills for Men’s Behaviour Change
- Integrated Services and Systems for Men’s Behaviour Change

CL23
MASTER OF DOMESTIC + FAMILY VIOLENCE PRACTICE
DURATION: 2.5YRS PART-TIME
COURSES/UNITS: 12/72
The Master of Domestic and Family Violence Practice course enables you to undertake independent research related to your practice area/s of interest.
CORE UNITS
- Domestic and Family Violence Theories and Perspectives
- Domestic and Family Violence Responses and Interventions
- Advanced Studies in Domestic and Family Violence Practice
- Domestic and Family Violence Project
- Research Methods in Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences
- Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences Project 1
- Literature Review in Nursing
- Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences Project 2
ADDITIONAL UNITS
Students must also complete four of the following units:
- Child Safety and Family Violence Theories and Perspectives
- Men’s Behaviour Change Interventions and Practice
- Working with Victims/ Survivors of Domestic and Family Violence
- Leadership and Management in Domestic and Family Violence Practice
- Advanced Skills for Men’s Behaviour Change
- Integrated Services and Systems for Men’s Behaviour Change
RESEARCH
Research Higher Degree students studying in the field of domestic, family and sexual violence at CQUniversity are undertaking exciting studies across an array of topics. We would like to introduce you to some of these students and their projects.
Below are student profiles highlighting the diverse and valuable studies in this area.
Education + training units are suitable for a range of individuals + organisations.
Where to from here?
Staff at the Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence Research welcome the opportunity to discuss how these learning options could respond to your organisation’s learning needs. Please contact us for more information:
qcdfvronline@cqu.edu.au