Study postgraduate financial planning

Future-proof your career with a world-class education from a leader in financial planning for over 28 years.

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An industry-led degree

Dedicated professional support

Shaped by an advisory board of experts, our globally recognised financial planning courses have unique partnerships with industry bodies. You get exclusive discounts and accreditations as well as the unwavering support of an experienced adviser.

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  • Get FAS compliant sooner

    Get FAS compliant sooner

    Whether it's a masters degree or a bridging single unit you're after, we offer all of the units required to satisfy FAS’s new standards.
  • Flexible options to fast track your goals

    Flexible options to fast track your goals

    We offer single units and exam-free intensive programs as well as recognition for prior learning. Online study is tailored to fit around your schedule.
  • A world-class degree that will have you empowering clients.

    A world-class degree that will have you empowering clients.

    Transform lives in a career that has been shown to make clients feel more positive about their future.

Top financial planning roles

Make a real difference to someone’s financial wellbeing and future.
Over the next 5 years, jobs are projected to grow for financial brokers, investment advisers and insurance agents.
Graduate with a postgraduate qualification in financial planning and secure your place in the future of work.

Financial brokers and dealers, and investment advisers

10.7%

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Financial investment advisers and managers

10.7%

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Insurance agents

8.9%

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Reignite your passion

“ While it can be intimidating to go back to study, many find it stimulating and refreshing. Mature-age students established in their careers often find they reconnect with the original passion that propelled them into the field. ”

MARC OLYNYK

PROGRAM DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL PLANNING

Launch a rewarding career

“ If you want to be a financial planner, this is an amazing course that will provide you with lifelong benefits and help you to be of great service to your communities, in a very powerful way. ”

DAVID RAMSEY

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (FINANCIAL PLANNING) GRADUATE

Professional focus

“ Financial Planning at Deakin is a professionally oriented degree, specifically designed to provide the relevant knowledge and skills required for providing personalised financial advice. ”

CAMPBELL HEGGEN

LECTURER IN FINANCIAL PLANNING

FLEXIBILITY

Flexible course options

Work towards a masters over time and automatically receive your CFP certification, or complete the required units and earn a postgraduate qualification with a graduate certificate or a graduate diploma. Alternatively, complete only the units required to get FAS accredited.

Boost your employability

Our financial planning intensives and single units can help you satisfy the Financial Adviser Standards' (FAS) new education standards for financial advisers.

Single units

Single units are a great way to meet the specific FAS requirements you need. Each unit is run over 12 weeks via our typical trimester system.

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Intensive programs

Deakin's three-day intensive programs are designed to provide you with essential knowledge for your financial planning career.

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What you get in the guide

  • Entry criteria
  • Course content
  • Course structure
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