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Diploma in Social Science

This course is available only to international students.

This course is designed for international students interested in a broadly-based program that integrates the study of psychology, sociology and Australian society with a choice of other subjects. It assists students to prepare for a career in the human services in government, public and community-based agencies.

Summary

International Students

Available at these campuses tooltip
  • Brisbane, Queensland
  • Melbourne, Victoria

Course Duration

1 year

Deferment

Yes. See Defer your offer.

Delivery Mode

On Campus

Commencement Availability

 Brisbane
  • 23-Jul-2012, 11-Feb-2013, 22-Jul-2013, 03-Feb-2014, 21-Jul-2014, 02-Feb-2015, 20-Jul-2015
Melbourne
  • 23-Jul-2012, 11-Feb-2013, 22-Jul-2013, 03-Feb-2014, 21-Jul-2014, 02-Feb-2015, 20-Jul-2015

Course Costs
  • Unit Fee: 1500.00
  • Average first year fee: 12200.00
  • Estimated Total Cost: 12200.00

Important Note on Fees

Tuition fees may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). No guarantee is made for tuition fee increases beyond the minimum duration.

Credit Points

80 cp

Course Units (Subjects)

Schedule of Unit (Subject) Offerings

Course Enrolment Guide (CEG)

Enrolment Information

Applying for Admission

International Students

Eligibility

High School graduation with a minimum 50% pass, plus an overall academic IELTS score of 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each test).

How to Apply
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Description

The Diploma in Social Science course is available as a UniAccess-International program.

The aim is to provide an opportunity for students from diverse backgrounds to study a selection of units of interest to them in a program that offers a pathway to a relevant Bachelors degree. The course is offered on a fee-paying basis and is available to international students.

This course is designed for students interested in a broadly-based program that integrates the study of psychology, 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.

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

Pathways to Further Study

A UniAccess-International student who successfully completes eight units specified by a UniAccess program may either leave with a Diploma qualification or continue their studies with a place in the Bachelor of Social Science course.

Contacts for Future Students

International Students