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Diploma of Human and Community Services

Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology

Sydney, Australia
1 year
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

A one-year on-campus exit diploma in human and community services focused on social justice and inclusive practice.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop knowledge of Graduate Diploma in Human and Community Services and apply discipline-specific knowledge
Critical thinking
and professional communication to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

Service delivery
Advocacy and community development roles in government
Non-government welfare organisations
Community groups
Businesses
International organisations

Curriculum

8 Units (48 credit points): six core units including introduction to social work
Critical practice
First Nations perspectives
Professional practice skills
Life-cycle theories and mental health practice
Plus two electives from policy and law
Social research
or family violence. No placement.

Entry requirements

Academic

Entry requirements aligned with the Master of Social Work (Qualifying): a bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) or overseas equivalent with at least eight social and behavioural sciences units. Retained as a nested exit qualification only
Not an entry pathway into the MSW(Q)
No minimum grade published (bachelor degree required
Aligned with MSW(Q) entry).

Accepted academic background

Entry requirements aligned with the Master of Social Work (Qualifying): a bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) or overseas equivalent with at least eight social and behavioural sciences units. Retained as a nested exit qualification only, Not an entry pathway into the MSW(Q).

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results.

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements
Available intake dates
application instructions. Prepare academic records and program-specific supporting documents. Submit the institution application and any applicable fee. Provide language proficiency evidence or further documents if requested. Complete the enrollment and visa process after an offer if required.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$28,800 AUD
Application fee	$200 AUD
Deposit	$5,800 AUD

Program details

Campus	Sydney Campus, 432-434 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Faculty or school	School of Social Work, Human Services & Allied Health
Department	General Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	48
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
February 2027
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Program starts
May 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.