Diploma in Social Sciences

关于课程

This diploma programme at Penrith, Bankstown City campus provides applied Sociology & Social Work training for skilled employment and further study. Training includes counselling basics, community support skills, and behavioural science fundamentals. The programme introduces counselling basics, community support skills, and behavioural science fundamentals.

职业成果

Graduates gain broad, transferable skills in critical thinking, research, communication and understanding social issues, supporting entry-level roles across community and public-facing sectors. The diploma can assist progression toward careers linked to social science and justice-related disciplines, including work in community services, local government, policy support and related organisations. It also functions as a pathway into second-year bachelor study in social sciences and associated fields.

Entry requirements

To be admitted to this course, you don’t need an ATAR. This program is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents aged 17 years or over who are not enrolled in or completing Year 12 in the same year of intended.

悉尼的生活成本**

餐厅 （膳食，便宜的餐厅） A$ 17 - 22	每月租金 （市中心一间卧室） A$ 2,207 - 2,918	每月租金 （中心外有一间卧室） A$ 1,599 - 2,115
运输 （日常的） A$ 9 - 10	每月公用事业费用 （电力、移动和互联网） A$ 219 - 290

平均工资***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**来源：numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)