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University of Tasmania

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Graduate Certificate in Social Care (International Pathway)

  • Graduate Certificate

In today's society, there is an urgent need for professionals who are compassionate and committed to improving the life and wellbeing of individuals, and who can address the persistent issue of societal inequality.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 - 1.5 years full-time
Course Code
R5O, 113426A
International Fees
$34,950 per year / $17,475 total

About this course

In today's society, there is an urgent need for professionals who are compassionate and committed to improving the life and wellbeing of individuals, and who can address the persistent issue of societal inequality.

By studying the Graduate Certificate in Social Care (International Pathway), you will gain necessary knowledge and skills that can be applied in various social care settings, such as aged care, housing support and disability. Furthermore the course will provide you with a pathway to the Master of Social Work (Qualifying), which is a professionally accredited qualification awarded full accreditation by the Australian Association of Social Workers. You will receive bespoke English language support to assist you in developing your academic and communication skills that supports you to achieve the required IELTS score to be eligible for entry into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying).

The Graduate Certificate is composed of the first semester of the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) enabling advanced standing into the Masters course. You will engage with important issues such as decolonisation, Indigenisation, sustainability, and collaboration. You will also focus on developing direct practice skills in assessment and intervention, ensuring you are well-prepared for diverse roles in evolving workplaces.

Entry requirements

This course is only available to international students on an approved pathway to the Master of Social Work (Qualifying). Domestic students should apply for direct entry into R7O Master of Social Work (Qualifying).

Bachelor's degree in a related field:
A bachelor's degree other than in Social Work from the University of Tasmania or approved tertiary institution with:

  • a major or equivalent in a related field such as social sciences, behavioural sciences, psychology, nursing or education.
  • a minimum of 4 units (50 credit points) or equivalent in studies of society and studies of behavioural or psychological sciences.

These 4 units (50 credit points) must have been completed within 9 years of admission to the Graduate Certificate of Social Care (International Pathway).

Students with a Bachelor's degree in a non-related field:
Students with a Bachelor's degree in a non-related field may:

  • complete up to 4 units (50 credit points) from the Bachelor of Social Work with Honours, comprising 2 units (25 credit points) of Core units at Introductory (100) level and 2 units (25 credit points) of Core units at Intermediate (200) level.

English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic) 6.5.

Students who successfully pass all 50 credit points in the Graduate Certificate of Social Care (International Pathway) and obtain a score of 7.0 or higher in IELTS, will have the option to articulate into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying), receiving 50 credit points of advanced standing.

Safety in Practice Compliance
Students who articulate to the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) need to complete a Safety in Practice Agreement to meet pre-practicum requirements. This includes a National Police Record Check and relevant Working with Vulnerable People Check. See more information and resources at Social Work Field Education Placements.

What you will learn

  • 1 Analyse and apply social and cultural theories, frameworks and practices to inform sustainable improvements to services, policies and professional accountability in social care.
  • 2 Develop practical solutions to social justice and human rights challenges that can contribute to the decolonising agenda in social care and are evidence-informed.
  • 3 Communicate in ways that are responsive to the needs of diverse groups and organisations using creative and relational approaches.
  • Career pathways

    Professional Accreditation

    The Graduate Certificate in Social Care (International Pathway) is not an externally accredited degree. However, successful completion of this course (including obtainment of a score of 7.0 or higher in IELTS) enables articulation into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying), which is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers.

    The Graduate Certificate in Social Care (International Pathway) is not an externally accredited degree. However, successful completion of this course (including obtainment of a score of 7.0 or higher in IELTS) enables articulation into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying), which is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers.

    Course structure

    The Graduate Certificate in Social Care (International Pathway) requires the completion of 50 credit points of Core units in Semester 1.

    Alongside your core units you will have the opportunity to engage with bespoke English language support to assist you in developing your academic and communication skills that supports you to achieve the required IELTS score to be eligible for entry into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying).