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Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Services

Graduate Certificate.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Services builds foundational knowledge and skills for entry to Australia’s human and community services sector. It integrates policy, practice and research, and lets you tailor study through electives in areas such as management, community work and violence against women. The course is delivered face to face and provides a focused postgraduate pathway in human and community services. The programme develops advanced psychological assessment, intervention planning, and evidence-based practice for professional settings.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue entry-level or pathway roles across human and community services, including community organisations and government or non-government agencies. The course supports work in areas such as mental health, women’s services, corrections, disability support, child and family services, migrant and refugee services, and international development. It is a Graduate Certificate qualification aligned to practice in sociology and social work contexts. Preparing graduates for organisational psychology, counselling support, human services, and specialist practitioner pathways.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$27,050 per year

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Full Fee Paying: A$16,000

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Information

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1 years

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February, August

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

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GCHUCOSE1000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME

Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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