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Diploma of Human Services

Western Sydney University

  • Parramatta, Australia
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Western Sydney University campus

About the program

A science-oriented human services degree for practice and research.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (None by default: a one-year graduate diploma cannot meet the 92-week / 16-month Temporary Graduate study requirement alone. If combined with other CRICOS degree-level study in Australia totalling 92+ weeks: 2 years (Temporary Graduate visa subclass 485, Post-Higher Education Work stream; default Graduate Diploma stay 2 years, longer if previous study would have attracted a longer stay; one-time (no repeat as primary applicant); apply in Australia within 6 months of course completion while holding or having held a Student visa in the last 6 months; age 35 or under; Temporary Graduate study requirement: CRICOS-registered qualification(s) taught in English totalling at least 2 academic years (92 CRICOS weeks), completed in Australia in no less than 16 calendar months on a visa allowing study; English: IELTS Academic/General 6.5 overall, 5.5 each band (or equivalent) within 12 months).): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Human Services (BS) and apply discipline-appropriate methods
  • Assess relevant evidence
  • And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Human Services Research Assistant
  • Program Coordinator
  • Project Assistant
  • Research and Policy Associate

Curriculum

  • The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 128 semester hours
  • Including Social Change and Human Services
  • Counseling in Human Services
  • Research Methods for Human Services
  • Research Methods in the Social Sciences
  • The Nonprofit Sector
  • Philanthropy
  • And Social Change
  • Social Policy
  • Plus electives and the co-op programme.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A recognised bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree (AEI-NOOSR)
  • Some programmes need a relevant degree
  • Work experience or professional registration (see the handbook).

Accepted academic background

Recognised bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian degree (AEI-NOOSR), Some programmes need a relevant degree, Work experience or professional registration (see handbook)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each subtest)
  • TOEFL iBT 82 (Writing 21
  • PTE Academic Speaking 18
  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Certified academic transcripts and qualifications
  • Passport identification page
  • English proficiency evidence if required
  • Additional program-specific documents if requested

How to apply

  1. Check the entry and English requirements for your course. Apply free through the International Application System
  2. directly or via an agent. Receive your Offer of Admission (provisional
  3. packaged pathway or conditional) and read the International Fee and Refund Agreement and OSHC information. Pay fees and receive your eCoE. Apply for the student visa with proof of funds and arrange OSHC. Attend orientation and study full time.

Other costs

Tuition per year$36,515 AUD
Application fee$0 AUD
Deposit$66,225 AUD

Program details

CampusParramatta
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Social Sciences, Arts, Business, Education and Law
DepartmentSchool of Social Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
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Post-study stayNone by default: a one-year graduate diploma cannot meet the 92-week / 16-month Temporary Graduate study requirement alone. If combined with other CRICOS degree-level study in Australia totalling 92+ weeks: 2 years (Temporary Graduate visa subclass 485, Post-Higher Education Work stream; default Graduate Diploma stay 2 years, longer if previous study would have attracted a longer stay; one-time (no repeat as primary applicant); apply in Australia within 6 months of course completion while holding or having held a Student visa in the last 6 months; age 35 or under; Temporary Graduate study requirement: CRICOS-registered qualification(s) taught in English totalling at least 2 academic years (92 CRICOS weeks), completed in Australia in no less than 16 calendar months on a visa allowing study; English: IELTS Academic/General 6.5 overall, 5.5 each band (or equivalent) within 12 months).
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    March 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.