Graduate Diploma in Social Justice (Human Rights)

About the course

This graduate diploma develops a critical understanding of the roots of human rights violations and the tools and mechanisms used to promote and protect rights across domestic, regional and international contexts. You’ll strengthen research, analysis, communication and advocacy capabilities while engaging with interdisciplinary perspectives and case studies. It is a Graduate Diploma focused on social justice and human rights practice. The programme develops advanced psychological assessment, intervention planning, and evidence-based practice for professional settings.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue or advance roles in humanitarian, advocacy and not-for-profit organisations, as well as related policy and community-focused work. The course supports careers involving human rights research, program and project work, communications, and advocacy in Australia or internationally. It is a Graduate Diploma preparing graduates for professional pathways in social justice and human rights. 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)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)