Graduate Certificate in Human Services
Graduate Certificate in Human Services
Key information
- Study mode and locations
- Study modeOn campusLocationsSydney
- Sessions
- Next start dateNovember 16, 2026Session 2July 13, 2026Session 3November 16, 2026
- Duration
- Minimum time0.5 years full-timeMaximum time3 years
- Entry score
- See entry requirementsView entry requirements
- Indicative fees
- International on campusFee paying overseas:Full-time$17,248 per yearPart-time$8,624 per year
- Course points and codes
- Credit Points:32AQF:Level 8
Additional information
Integrated Industry connections
What you will study
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
Essential set
8 credit points
The essential subject consists of subjects that meet the specific depth of knowledge and skills requirements for the disciplinary or professional area of study in a course.Core subjects
Core
8 credit points
- HCS409 Social Welfare in Human Services (8 points)
Restricted electives
Elective
24 credit points
Select three (3) subjects from the following:- ETH503 Vulnerability and the Ethics of Intervention (8 points)
- GER402 Health, Wellbeing and Family Care in Later Life (8 points)
- HCS410 Legal Issues in Child and Adolescent Welfare (8 points)
- HCS510 Social Work Practice in Mental Health (8 points)
- HCS513 Understanding Children from Adversity (8 points)
- SOC401 Advanced Social Inequality (8 points)
- SWK504 Human Services Research Methods (8 points)
- WEL407 Working alongside children and young people in Indigenous Australian communities (8 points)
- WEL426 Disaster Recovery: A Human Services Perspective (8 points)
- WEL523 Contemporary Theories for Case Management (8 points)
Pathway to Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) -CHARLES STURT SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL OFFERING ONLY
Core
32 credit points
This structure is available to Navitas students only. All four subjects need to be completed as a pathway to Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying).- HCS409 Social Welfare in Human Services (8 points)
- HCS510 Social Work Practice in Mental Health (8 points)
- WEL523 Contemporary Theories for Case Management (8 points)
- SPE502 Social Work and Social Policy Practice (8 points)
Costs
Indicative fees for international students commencing in 2026.
Fees are indicative and subject to change. Check the source for additional costs, fee conditions and available support.
Entry requirements
Academic entry requirements
Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Human Services must meet the following requirements:
Completed Bachelor (or AQF equivalent) in human services, social work, social welfare, social sciences, nursing, health or related areas;
OR
A completed Bachelor (or AQF equivalent), needing to complete pre-requisite subjects, for the purpose of applying to the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) degree at the Course Director's direction;
OR
Five years full time (or equivalent) relevant work experience in Human Services.
Language requirements
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
Source data checked 1 November 2026, 2:44 pm. Showing international · 2026.
Key information
- Study mode and locations
- Study modeOn campusLocationsMelbourne and Sydney
- Sessions
- Next start dateMarch 1, 2027Session 1March 1, 2027Session 2July 12, 2027Session 3November 15, 2027
- Duration
- Minimum time0.5 years full-timeMaximum time1 years
- Entry score
- See entry requirementsView entry requirements
- Indicative fees
- International on campusFee paying overseas:Full-time$17,920 per yearPart-time$8,960 per year
- Course points and codes
- Credit Points:32AQF:Level 8
What you will study
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
Essential set
8 credit points
The essential subject consists of subjects that meet the specific depth of knowledge and skills requirements for the disciplinary or professional area of study in a course.Core subjects
Core
8 credit points
- HCS409 Social Welfare in Human Services (8 points)
Restricted electives
Elective
24 credit points
Select three (3) subjects from the following:- ETH503 Vulnerability and the Ethics of Intervention (8 points)
- GER402 Health, Wellbeing and Family Care in Later Life (8 points)
- HCS510 Social Work Practice in Mental Health (8 points)
- HCS513 Understanding Children from Adversity (8 points)
- HCS410 Legal Issues in Child and Adolescent Welfare (8 points)
- SOC401 Advanced Social Inequality (8 points)
- SPE502 Social Work and Social Policy Practice (8 points)
- SWK504 Human Services Research Methods (8 points)
- WEL407 Working alongside children and young people in Indigenous Australian communities (8 points)
- WEL426 Disaster Recovery: A Human Services Perspective (8 points)
- WEL523 Contemporary Theories for Case Management (8 points)
Pathway to Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) - NAVITAS OFFERING ONLY
Core
32 credit points
This structure is available to Navitas students only. All four subjects need to be completed as a pathway to Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying).- HCS409 Social Welfare in Human Services (8 points)
- HCS510 Social Work Practice in Mental Health (8 points)
- WEL523 Contemporary Theories for Case Management (8 points)
- SPE502 Social Work and Social Policy Practice (8 points)
Costs
Indicative fees for international students commencing in 2027.
Fees are indicative and subject to change. Check the source for additional costs, fee conditions and available support.
Entry requirements
Academic entry requirements
Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Human Services must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- a recognised Bachelor degree (or higher)
- a Certificate IV or Diploma VET qualification in a related discipline plus at least one year of relevant work experience
- three years' work experience in a relevant field
- A completed Bachelor (or AQF equivalent), needing to complete pre-requisite subjects for the purpose of applying to the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) degree, at the Course Director's direction
Language requirements
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
Source data checked 1 November 2026, 2:44 pm. Showing international · 2027.
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