4 years Full time or 8 years Part time
This program is ideal for students with a passion for social justice and human rights. Social workers make an impact on the lives of others, making this a rewarding study choice. In the higher education diploma year, students develop fundamental academic skills and cement their knowledge in foundation subjects and core concepts.
On successful completion of the diploma, students progress into the Griffith University Bachelor of Social Work with credit. This accredited program develops high quality social work practitioners with critical thinking skills grounded in the values and ethics of the profession, promoting social justice, diversity, equity, and a commitment to the rights and needs of the people with whom they work. Graduates are prepared for practice in a range of social work roles.
For more course information, visit Diploma of Social and Psychological Science and Bachelor of Social Work at Griffith University.
Griffith College
Students must meet all professional practice requirements. For more information, visit the Griffith University Placement Support Hub.
Fees for the Diploma programs are subject to change each year. Please refer to Griffith College tuition fees published for each program and can be found at https://www.griffithcollege.edu.au/study-options/. To calculate your degree fees use the Fee Calculator at http://www.griffith.edu.au/students/enrolment-timetables-fees/paying-your-fees
Applicant must have completed Year 12 or equivalent
English (Units 3 and 4, C)
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
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After completion of the bachelor: Hospital and community health social work, mental health services, child safety services including foster and residential care, youth justice and youth homelessness, community development including disaster preparedness and recovery, domestic and family violence services, disability and aged care services, project and program roles.
After completion of the bachelor: You’ll be eligible for membership of the professional body – Australian Association of Social Workers and ready to begin a career in a wide range of social work settings across Australia.