Graduate Certificate in Social Impact

About the course

The Graduate Certificate in Social Impact at UNSW Sydney builds practical capability to design, deliver and evaluate initiatives that create positive social outcomes. You’ll develop skills in impact thinking, measurement and stakeholder collaboration, and learn how to apply evidence-based approaches across government, business and the not-for-profit sector. This graduate certificate supports career progression in social impact and social value practice. The programme develops advanced psychological assessment, intervention planning, and evidence-based practice for professional settings.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles focused on creating and measuring positive change across sectors, including social impact officer, program or project coordinator, community engagement advisor, social value/ESG support roles, and monitoring and evaluation roles. The programme suits professionals working in government, NGOs, social enterprises and corporate responsibility teams. This graduate certificate prepares you for applied social impact work in diverse organisations. Preparing graduates for organisational psychology, counselling support, human services, and specialist practitioner pathways.

Living Costs in Sydney**

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

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)