80 credit points
Minimum duration: 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time.

Non-award Certificate in Social Science

(Exit qualification only)

40 credit points
Minimum duration: 6 months full-time or equivalent part-time.

Admission

Apply directly to ACU National.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or equivalent.

• In 2009, this course is available only to on-shore international students.

Deferment

• Deferment is available for 12 months. Find out more about deferment

Course Description

The aim of the Diploma in Social Science course is to provide an opportunity for students from diverse backgrounds to study a selection of units of interest to them in a program which may enable them to progress to degree studies. In 2009, the course is offered on a fee-paying basis to on-shore international students.

This course is designed for students interested in a broadly-based program that integrates the study of behavioural science, sociology and Australian society with a choice of other subjects and the development of communication skills.

The course assists students to prepare for a diversity of careers in the human services in government and public and community-based agencies.

Opportunities for further study

An international student who successfully completes eight units from the Schedule of Unit Offerings in the Course Rules may either leave with a Diploma qualification or continue their studies with a place in the Bachelor of Social Science..

A student who successfully completes four or more units in the Diploma in Social Science may exit with a Non-award Certificate in Social Science.