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About the course
This Graduate Certificate provides a pathway into the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) for graduates from non-social or behavioural science backgrounds. You’ll build foundational knowledge in human behaviour and development, sociology, disadvantage, human rights, social justice, social policy and social welfare. The course develops academic preparation for postgraduate study and future practice in social work within a Graduate Certificate in Sociology & Social Work.
Career outcome
Graduates gain a foundational social and behavioural science base that supports progression to qualifying social work study and roles in community and human services settings. The course prepares you to better understand social disadvantage, rights and justice issues that affect individuals and communities, strengthening readiness for further professional training. It is a preparatory Graduate Certificate for future careers in Sociology & Social Work. Preparing graduates for organisational psychology, counselling support, human services, and specialist practitioner pathways.
Living Costs in Gold Coast**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310 |
Average Salary***
