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On-campus study typically involves 3-4 hours per week of face-to-face teaching for each subject or unit. This may take the form of single classes, or be combined as lectures and tutorials. Classes are held in the mornings, afternoons and evenings and in some cases, on weekends.
On Campus
Available 4 Trimesters
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Adelaide
15-19 Franklin Street, Adelaide, SA 5000
Eligibility
Domestic students seeking entry into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) upon completion must meet one of the following:
Additional requirements (for those seeking MSW entry):
Domestic students who do NOT seek entry into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) must:
International students must meet one of the following:
Additional requirements (International):
Minimum English Language Requirements (International):
Note: Not available as a stand-alone course for International students. The Admissions Criteria is relevant for students seeking entry into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) upon completion of this course.
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCommon Questions
For domestic students, the total indicative course fee is $12,124 (4 units x $3,031), plus the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). FEE-HELP is available. For international students, the total indicative course fee is $15,812 (4 units x $3,953), plus SSAF.
Yes, students undertaking the Graduate Certificate of Human Services may transition to a higher qualification in Social Work, such as the Master of Social Work (Qualifying). To be eligible for this pathway, domestic students must have completed a Bachelor degree in a cognate area or a Bachelor degree with at least one year of full-time study in social sciences, and must submit a 500-word statement outlining their interest in studying social work.
The Graduate Certificate of Human Services is available on campus in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth (from Trimester 3, 2026). Full-time study takes 8 months (2 Trimesters), and the course is also available part-time over 4 Trimesters.
The Graduate Certificate of Human Services is not available as a stand-alone course for international students. International students must meet specific entry requirements, including a Bachelor degree in a cognate area or equivalent, a 500-word statement, and minimum English language requirements (IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0, or PTE score of 59). The course is relevant for international students seeking entry into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) upon completion.
The Graduate Certificate of Human Services has a CRICOS Code of 0101845 and is classified at Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) Level 8.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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