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Graduate Certificate or Diploma of Social Work

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Graduate Certificate

Perth
The course enables practising social workers to build on their knowledge of advanced social work theory, practice and research methods.
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-a relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-a relevant bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency
Study Mode
In person

Graduate Certificate

Perth
Passionate about finding creative solutions to bring communities together? A Graduate Certificate in Community Development is for those wanting to make a positive difference and establish projects to make their neighbourhoods better places.
Entry Requirements

Recognised Bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent training though not necessarily in an area directly related to the proposed course, or satisfactory preparation for the course through previous study or professional experience.

Duration
1 year full-time
Domestic Tuition Fees
$8,640 per year / $8,640 total
Graduate Satisfaction
85.20%

Bachelor

Camperdown/Darlington

The first of its kind in Australia, two of the world's leading institutions for the humanities and social sciences - the University of Sydney's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and Sciences Po in France - have come together to offer students a dual degree program.

Who is it...
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person

Graduate Diploma

Perth
Passionate about finding creative solutions to bring communities together? A Graduate Diploma in Community Development is for those wanting to make a difference through positive change and establish projects to make their neighbourhood a better place.
Entry Requirements

Recognised Bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent training, though not necessarily in an area directly related to the course, or satisfactory preparation through previous study or professional experience.

Duration
1 year full-time
Domestic Tuition Fees
$17,280 per year / $17,280 total
International Tuition Fees
$34,320 per year / $34,320 total
Graduate Satisfaction
85.20%

Graduate Diploma

Perth
The Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work enables practising social workers to build on their knowledge of advanced social work theory and practice, and research methods.
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a relevant bachelor's degree or graduate certificate1, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) at least two years of experience as a professionally qualified social worker.
1A relevant graduate certificate includes a Graduate Certificate in Social Work, Graduate Certificate in Child Protection Practice, and Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a relevant bachelor's degree or graduate certificate1, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) at least two years of experience as a professionally qualified social worker.
1A relevant graduate certificate includes a Graduate Certificate in Social Work, Graduate Certificate in Child Protection Practice, and Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
83.90%

Graduate Certificate

Casuarina, Casuarina
If you're experienced in working with people and communities, the Graduate Certificate of Safe Communities (Child Protection) can give you an entry point to specialist post-graduate qualifications.
Entry Requirements
  • Successful completion of a bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master's degree or equivalent international qualification in a relevant field such as social work, human welfare studies and services, or psychology; or
  • Successful completion of a diploma level qualification and two years of experience working in the fields of community work, child protection or family violence; or
  • Consideration will also be given to you if you have at least five years of appropriate experience working with children, families and communities. To apply under this admission criteria, you must provide a curriculum vitae and two written referee reports in your application.
Duration
1 year part-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Graduate Satisfaction
61.50%

Graduate Certificate

Gold Coast
Are you interested in a career where you can make a difference every day? The Undergraduate Certificate in Community Welfare is an excellent place to start. This is a pathway to further study at Southern Cross University in Community Welfare or Social Work.
Intake Months
Jul
Duration
0.5 year full-time, 1 year part-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Graduate Satisfaction
96.30%

Graduate Certificate

Dandenong
The course objectives focus on the requisite knowledge, skills, attitudes and values required of skilled MBC practitioners within the field. The course also offers a specialisation in prevention and practice.
Entry Requirements

Please refer to the course entry requirements document (available above in the course description) for current requirements.

Intake Months
Feb
Duration
1 year part-time
Study Mode
In person

Graduate Certificate

Dandenong
The course also offers a specialisation in working with men. Graduates of the prevention and practice specialisation of the course can look forward to employment within the health and community services or the family violence sector.
Entry Requirements

Please refer to the course entry requirements document (available above in the course description) for current requirements.

Intake Months
Feb
Duration
6 months full-time, 12 months part-time
Study Mode
In person

Graduate Certificate or Diploma of Social Work overview

Graduate certificate or diploma degrees for social work are 6 to 12 months in length and provide the student with a general understanding and introduction to the field. It equips you with the knowledge to determine whether this field is suited to your skillset, and also whether you want to progress or specialise further by undertaking masters or a doctorate in social work.

Employment options

There is a vast range of employment options in which you can diversify after studying social work, depending on the level of study you've attained. You can become a social worker, community welfare worker, youth worker or corrections officer in sectors such as health, education, child welfare, disability services and the justice system.

Scholarships and funding

While scholarships aren't generally available for a graduate certificate or diploma, there is government funding from Austudy for these courses. To find out whether you're eligible for Austudy you can contact Centrelink.

Prerequisites and selection process

To be able to enrol in a Graduate Certificate of Social Work or a Diploma of Social Work, you will generally need to have studied a bachelor or equivalent degree in social work, however, some courses and universities will relax this for students with significant experience in the sector, outstanding grades from a related discipline, or simply a compelling story.