
Graduate Diploma in Human and Community Services
Health and welfare · School of Social Work, Human Services & Allied Health
An AQF 8 nested exit qualification in human and community services; it is not a direct-entry pathway into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying).
Platform curated- Duration
- 1 years
- Full time · On campus
- Qualification
- Graduate Diploma
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Sydney
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 117059J
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Course overview
An AQF 8 nested exit qualification in human and community services; it is not a direct-entry pathway into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying).
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
The Graduate Diploma in Human and Community Services is retained as a nested exit qualification only and is not a direct-entry pathway into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying). Its academic requirements align with the master's course and include one of the following: • A bachelor's degree at AQF Level 7, or an overseas equivalent, containing at least eight units in social and behavioural sciences. Relevant fields may include sociology, psychology, community and welfare studies, history, media and communication, arts and humanities, law, geography, economics, policy and governance, education, anthropology, political science, ethnic and gender studies, development studies, counselling, philosophy, nursing and allied health sciences, public health, business, information science, management or leadership. • A Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Services at AQF Level 8 from Sydney Met, or an equivalent qualification from an accredited Australian Higher Education Provider.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 7 · R 7 · W 7 · S 7
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 Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.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 · Rolling intake | Sydney CBD Campus | 11 January 2027 | 11 January 2027 | $28,800whole course | International students |
| 2026 · Rolling intakeSuperseded | Sydney CBD Campus | — | — | $28,800whole course | International students |
Where it is taught
Sydney CBD Campus
PrimaryLevels 1-6, 432-434 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia, Sydney, NSW
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

