Graduate Certificate in Society and the Individual
If you are a graduate with a previous degree in any discipline and looking to work in the Australian human service and welfare sectors or pursue the pathway to become an accredited social worker, this program at Flinders is perfect.
This course equips you with a comprehensive body of theory and knowledge in the social sciences, bringing together the disciplines of sociology, anthropology, social theory, history, economics, and political science, that is necessary to understand and work with people in the world they live in.
With this course, you will become ready to advance your career in areas such as disability, aged care, health, and welfare. With high-level training in professional, practical, and academic areas you can elect to use this course as a pathway to the Master of Social Work (Graduate Entry).
Campus Information
Bedford Park
Located just 12km south of the centre of Adelaide, the Bedford Park campus is Flinders' main campus. It's a spacious, elevated site with panoramic views to the coast and over the city. Our Student Hub offers 24/7 study spaces and access to all student services in one convenient location.
Intakes
- April
- Nov
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The course is designed to boost your professional career in the Australian human service and welfare sectors. It may be used as a pathway to the Master of Social Work (Graduate Entry) to secure a position as a social worker.
Potential occupations include:
- caseworker
- community worker
- youth worker
- aged care advocacy officer
- welfare administrator
- project planner
- grant writer
- policy officer
- union officer
- social researcher.
Potential employers include:
- community services
- health centers
- local government
- governmental departments
- ministerial committees and boards
- for-profit human services
- non-government welfare agencies.
PSW Opportunity
PG Diploma and Certificate courses are a pathway to the Master's Degree and can get up to 3 years of PSW visa after completing Masters.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must normally hold an approved bachelor degree or equivalent qualification.
For More Infromation Pls Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: 0101000
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
18600 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: 70 AUD