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Diploma in Social and Human Services

Want to make a difference in people’s lives? Begin your career with the knowledge needed for future studies in counselling, psychology, social work, human services or community health.

In this program you will:

  • Learn how people think and behave and how to relate to different communities, including children, families, Indigenous Australians and older people
  • Learn about the importance of ethics and social justice, and start to build skills to interact with clients
  • On successful completion, receive direct entry and up to 96 units of credit towards a Bachelor of Counselling, Bachelor of Human Services, Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology), or Bachelor of Social Work

Location

Duration

1 year 1 year Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2024 fees (A$)

A$14,281 - 2023 Fees CSP
CSP

QTAC code

015181 014181 019181 016181 018683

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
8
Total units
96
Duration
1 year 1 year
UniSC program code
UC104
Program structure
College Courses (3)

UCC101
UCC102
UCC106

Discipline Courses (5)

SCS130

Plus choose 4 introductory discipline courses from the following:
COU101
COU176
COU180
PSY100
PSY101
SCS101
SCS110
SWK100
SWK172




Study sequences

Additional entry information

Applicants who have already completed a higher education qualification (AQF Level 5 and above, or equivalent), excluding VET sector diplomas, are not eligible for entry into this program.

Proficiency in the English language is required for entry to all programs and courses and any international or domestic applicant from a non-English speaking background must satisfy the University's standard and program specific English language requirements.

Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
  • Successfully complete 96 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses)
  • Most courses are valued at 12 units unless otherwise specified

CSP estimate
A$14,281 - 2023 Fees