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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Diploma in Social and Human Services

  • Diploma

Want to make a difference in people's lives? Begin your career with the knowledge needed for future studies in counselling, psychology, social work, human services or community health.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
UC104
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$13,798 total

About this course

Want to make a difference in people's lives? Begin your career with the knowledge needed for future studies in counselling, psychology, social work, human services or community health.

In this program you will:

  • Learn how people think and behave and how to relate to different communities, including children, families, Indigenous Australians and older people
  • Learn about the importance of ethics and social justice, and start to build skills to interact with clients
  • On successful completion, receive direct entry and up to 96 units of credit towards a Bachelor of Counselling, Bachelor of Human Services, Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology), or Bachelor of Social Work

Entry requirements

Additional entry information

Applicants who have already completed a higher education qualification (AQF Level 5 and above, or equivalent), excluding VET sector diplomas, are not eligible for entry into this program.

Proficiency in the English language is required for entry to all programs and courses and any international or domestic applicant from a non-English speaking background must satisfy the University's standard and program specific English language requirements.

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Fraser Coast

Caboolture

Moreton Bay

Gympie

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Administration of counselling services
  • Aged services
  • Child protection
  • Community development
  • Community health
  • Corrections
  • Disability support
  • Education
  • Families and groups
  • Government departments
  • Mental health
  • Non-government organisations
  • Research
  • Telephone counselling
  • Welfare work
  • Working with individuals
  • Youth work

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
90.2%
Overall satisfaction
90.9%
Skill scale
87.6%
Teaching scale
46.6%
Employed full-time
$61.3k
Average salary