Graduate Certificate in Social Sciences for Social Work
Health and welfare
This course is an ideal pathway for graduates of disciplines other than social or behavioural sciences who wish to undertake the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) to become a social worker. Students will explore concepts and theories related to human behaviour and development, sociology, disadvantage, human rights, social justice, social policy and social welfare as they build a solid academic foundation for their postgraduate studies in social work and future career as a social wo
Official- Duration
- 6 months
- Qualification
- Graduate Certificate
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Bilinga
- QLD · +6 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 117391H
Course overview
This course is an ideal pathway for graduates of disciplines other than social or behavioural sciences who wish to undertake the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) to become a social worker. Students will explore concepts and theories related to human behaviour and development, sociology, disadvantage, human rights, social justice, social policy and social welfare as they build a solid academic foundation for their postgraduate studies in social work and future career as a social worker.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Students admitted to the GradCertSocScSW are required to have completed a relevant three year AQF Level 7 degree. 2. Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification or a permitted experience route; course-specific requirements; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 162
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 162
- PTE AcademicOverall 42L 36 · R 36 · W 36 · S 36
- TOEFL iBTOverall 46
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Students admitted to the GradCertSocScSW are required to have completed a relevant three year AQF Level 7 degree.
Additional entry requirement
Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification or a permitted experience route; course-specific requirements; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Gold Coast | — | — | $26,000per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Online campus | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Gold Coast Airport Development Park - Bilinga
PrimaryGold Coast Aiport Development Park, 144 Coolangatta Rd, BILINGA, QLD
Open in mapsOnline campus
NSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.