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Diploma of Social and Human Services

Unleashing career dreams

Program code

8073

Available at

Nathan

Gold Coast

Mount Gravatt

Logan

South Bank

Online

Offshore

Other

Duration

1 year full-time
2 years part-time

Credit points

80

Indicative fee

$17,000.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual CSP fee

Commencing in

Trimester 1 and Trimester 2

Prerequisites

  • NIL

Assumed knowledge

  • Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 & 4, C)

About this program

Unlock the potential to create positive change in communities with Griffith University's Diploma of Social and Human Services. This program serves as the foundation for two dynamic fields: Human Services and Social Work. Delve into a diverse range of topics essential for professionals in both areas, including Human Development and Behaviour, Equity and Diversity, and Interpersonal Skills. Under the guidance of industry experts with extensive links to relevant sectors, government, and non-government organisations, you will gain invaluable insights into practices in Australia.

This flexible diploma allows you to explore various areas of interest within human services and social work before committing to a specific degree. This ensures that you have the opportunity to discover your passion and tailor your educational journey accordingly, providing a solid foundation for your future career path.

Once you've successfully completed this diploma, you'll be offered guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Human Services (1394), and Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) (1416).

Industry and expert connections

Benefit from a personalised learning atmosphere facilitated by expert teachers with strong links to relevant sectors. Our curriculum, developed in consultation with industry and professional organizations, ensures you acquire the skills and knowledge demanded by employers in both human services and social work sectors.

My attendance during the program

Attendance information

The Diploma of Social and Human Services is offered full-time and part-time on-campus.

As a full-time student you will generally attend 10-15 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the trimester. Classes may be scheduled during the day and evening throughout the week.

Distance Education

Students enrolled in the Distance Education offering of the program will be able to complete the program off-campus by enrolling in Online course offerings with the exception of one compulsory five-day face-to-face intensive on-campus course.

Your compulsory attendance is in the form of one five day intensive course at the Gold Coast campus as follows:

Student Income Support

To be classed as a full-time student, you are required to enrol in a minimum number of credit points each standard study period. The minimum credit points for full-time enrolment in this program is 30 credit points.

Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 are deemed standard study periods. As Trimester 3 is a non-standard study period, continuing students moving from one year to the next will not be required to study during this trimester to be eligible for student income support.

Domestic students who commence in Trimester 3 may be eligible for student income support from the onset of study provided they are enrolled full-time in this study period.

Please refer to the Australian Government website for more details.

Managing Study Interruptions
Leave of Absence

Taking a leave of absence from this program is permitted, subject to conditions outlined in the Enrolment Procedure.

My career opportunities

My career opportunities

Graduate outcomes

Upon completion, you'll have laid a strong foundation for diverse career opportunities in community planning and development, welfare services, mental health support, policy development, and rehabilitation services. With a comprehensive understanding of theory and practice, you'll be prepared to enter the workforce and make a meaningful impact on the wellbeing of individuals and communities.

For those interested in pursuing Social Work, graduates of Griffith University's Bachelor of Social Work are equipped to take on various roles, including child protection, youth work, mental health services, community development, and policy planning. Similarly, for Human Services graduates, career paths include community planning, welfare services, family support, child protection, correctional services, disability support, and policy development, among others.

Pathways to further study

Pathways to further study

Combined diploma/degree

Once you've successfully completed this diploma, you'll be offered guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Human Services (1394), and Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) (1416).

What are the fees?

Commonwealth supported students

  • The indicative fee represents the expected average fee for an annual full-time study load (80 credit points). This is based on average study patterns across courses and the Australian Government's broad discipline areas (student contribution bands). A student's actual annual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of majors and electives. The Australian Government sets student contribution amounts on an annual basis.
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Fee-paying undergraduate (domestic) students

These fees are only applicable to domestic students who are not Commonwealth supported including:

  • Full-fee paying domestic students who commenced their program prior to 2009.
  • International students who have been approved to pay domestic tuition fees after obtaining Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency or a permanent humanitarian visa and who have not obtained a Commonwealth supported place.
Tuition fees
  • A fee-paying undergraduate student pays tuition fees.
  • Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
  • The tuition fee is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
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Program fees for the Diploma of Social and Human Services (8073)

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FEE-HELP

Eligible undergraduate fee-paying students may defer their tuition fees by taking out a FEE-HELP loan which is part of the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP). Payment of the loan is via the taxation system when income reaches a specified level.

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