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Diploma of Social and Psychological Science
- Gold Coast, Australia
- 0.67 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A diploma preparing students for psychology, Counselling, Human services and social work degrees.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop disciplinary knowledge and research literacy in Social and Psychological Science. Apply critical thinking
- Clear communication
- And relevant practical or analytical methods to further study or professional contexts.
Career outcomes
- Psychologist
- Youth worker
- Child safety officer
- Counsellor
- Welfare officer
- Correctional services officer
- Social worker
- Human resources
- Community planning and development
Curriculum
- Eight courses on human services structures or professional psychology
- Equity and diversity
- Academic skills
- Human development or introductory psychology
- Social theory
- Interpersonal skills
- And human services processes or research methods. Leads to Griffith University psychology
- Counselling
- Human services and social work degrees.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Year 12 or equivalent
- Set by country (for example China Senior Middle 3 with 60%
- IB Diploma 22 points)
- English IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
- Higher for some diplomas
- Students below IELTS 6.0 complete free Language Development Modules.
- Varies by country (see Notes).
Accepted academic background
Year 12 or equivalent (country-specific, E.g. China Senior Middle 3 with 60% average, India All India Senior Secondary Certificate with 55% in 4 academic subjects, Cambridge A Levels aggregate of 2 in the best 2 subjects, IB Diploma 22 points, Hong Kong HKDSE 8 points in best 4 subjects, 10 in best 5 for Engineering, Health Care, Health Sciences, Science).
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0)
- TOEFL iBT 51 (tests before 2026-01-21
- PTE Academic writing 9
- Cambridge reading 8
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the diploma
- Entry requirements and trimester dates on the Griffith College site. Apply directly through the StudyLink Student Application Portal or through an authorised agent
- No application fee is stated. Accept the offer and pay the A$225 enrolment fee. Arrange compulsory OSHC and apply for the student visa with the offer documents. Arrive for orientation before the trimester starts.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $38,000 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $1,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Gold Coast |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Griffith College |
| Department | Department of Social and Psychological Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 80 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Applicants may be considered for institutional awards subject to program-specific and international-student eligibility. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
32 days leftProgram starts
June 2027
Apply by
15 Mar 2027
122 days leftProgram starts
October 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
244 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.67 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $38,000 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $1,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0), TOEFL iBT 51 (tests before 2026-01-21, PTE Academic writing 9, Cambridge reading 8.