Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning

You can choose courses that meet your career goals from an industry-relevant selection of topics including funds management, risk management, retirement and estate planning and superannuation.  

You’ll study six subjects: four compulsory, and two electives that build on the areas that interest you most. The compulsory topics include personal financial planning and management, risk and insurance, estate planning, succession and asset protection.  

Depending on your goals, you can choose electives from topics including behavioural finance, financial technology (FinTech), principles of Australian taxation law and more. 

Admission pathways

UNSW Global has university pathway programs that provide seamless transition to UNSW Sydney so you can achieve your academic and career goals. Learn more.

English language requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

• English language tests and university English courses
• Prior study in the medium of English
• Other qualifications

2022 Indicative First Year Fee
$50,200

The skills and insights gained from your Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning can have an immediate positive impact on your career. If you aren’t already working as a financial adviser, the diploma will prepare you for a career in the field. Graduates of this degree often find opportunities in financial planning roles, including personal financial advisor and para-planner with leading organisations or financial service firms. 

UNSW Business School students have access to Career Accelerator, a suite of professional development opportunities including:  

• Global work and study experiences  
• Internships integrated with the degree for course credit   
• Career mentors and industry networks 
• Potential careers
• Financial Planner 
• Financial Adviser 
• Client Relationship Manager 
• Estate Planner 
• Insurance Broker 
• Investment Adviser 
• Superannuation Consultant 
• Wealth Manager