- Study a diploma and degree in just under four years
- Combine vocational training with university education
- Expand qualifications and career opportunities
Program summary
Program title: Diploma of Community Services Work / Bachelor of Social Science
QTAC code: 517428
OP/Rank for 2012 entry: Not applicable
Duration: 3.5 years full-time
Commence: Semester 1 only (TAFE component)
Study mode: on campus
Recommended prior study: English
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, fee paying places
Total units: 288 units (normally 24 courses) being 192 units (16 courses) completed at the University of the Sunshine Coast and 96 units credit transfer (equal to 8 courses) upon completion of the Diploma at the Sunshine Coast TAFE (SCT)
USC program code: AR3AD
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
In this dual qualification you first complete the Diploma of Community Services Work at TAFE Queensland (Nambour campus) and then complete the degree at USC.
This diploma provides skills and knowledge for workers involved in service delivery, either directly with clients or via health promotion and community development projects. Graduates have an understanding of indigenous culture and history and are able to work with local communities in the provision of services. Graduates may also have responsibility for the supervision of other staff and volunteers. You may undertake certificate-level study at some campuses in the first year. The bachelor component provides a complementary theoretical grounding in social sciences. Refer to the Bachelor of Social Science for more information.
Career opportunities
Refer to separate entry for Bachelor of Social Science.
Teaching mode
There are different teaching modes between the TAFE diploma modules and the University’s Bachelor of Social Science courses. Diploma modules are face-to-face teaching with performance-based assessment. The University’s Bachelor of Social Science courses include three or four hours of contact per course per week, generally in the mode of a one-hour lecture and two-hour tutorial. Students complete a further six to seven hours of self-directed learning per course per week. The self-directed learning consists of readings, research, assignments and other assessment items.
Please note: This full-time program commences only in Semester 1 each year. New students are not required to complete any USC courses until they complete their TAFE diploma.
Enquiries
Sunshine Coast TAFE (SCT)
Tel: +61 7 5459 3000
Email: sct.information@det.qld.gov.au
Refer to the Sunshine Coast TAFE website
University of the Sunshine Coast
- Contact Student Administration for application and admission information
- Contact the Faculty of Arts and Business for program advice
Program Leader
Dr Lucinda Aberdeen
Tel: +61 7 5430 1218
Email: laberdee@usc.edu.au
Program structure
This program is an articulation between the Sunshine Coast TAFE and the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Program requirements and notes
- No more than 10 introductory level courses are to be completed, including core courses and courses credited for study at SCT.
- No course may be counted towards more than one major or minor.
- Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
- Refer to explanation of terms.
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
Sunshine Coast TAFE (SCT)
Students study the Diploma of Community Services Work at SCT and USC will award credit for the Diploma as specified below.
8 courses credit:
ART199 Introductory level Arts and Social Sciences electives x 2
ART299 Advanced level Arts and Social Sciences elective
COR199 Core Course
SCS276 Informatics for Financial Professionals
SCS299 Advanced Social and Community Studies electives x 3
University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)
Students will complete 16 courses at USC.
Introductory courses
4 required courses:
COR109 Applied Research Methods
SCS110 Group Work
SCS225 Communication and Thought
SCS230 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
Advanced courses
Select 8 advanced courses in one of the following disciplines:
- Counselling
- Environmental and Planning Studies
- Human Services
- Justice Studies
- Politics and International Relations
- Psychology
- Sociology #
Elective courses
Select 4 elective courses from the School of Communication or School of Social Sciences
# Please note, the required courses SCS110 , SCS225 and SCS230 are all components of the Sociology major. If you select Sociology as your major, you will have three additional electives to complete.