This course provides a vocational qualification in social welfare for people already holding an undergraduate degree (three years) including a first level sequence in sociology and psychology or behavioural studies.
Students will undertake eight specific subjects from within the Bachelor of Social Welfare which will provide an accredited qualification for employment in the field of social welfare.
The graduate diploma will be offered by distance education only, and students will be required to undertake a sixty-day field education placement during the second year.
Entry requirements
As well as the above, student selection will include assessment of the applicant's suitability for welfare. A course administration form should be obtained from the Student Administration Office.
Course structure and duration
The following eight subjects will be undertaken over a period of two years by distance education.
Level one
First semester
* GSC1303 Welfare methods IA
* GSC1305 Welfare organisational practice I
Second semester
* GSC1304 Welfare methods IB
* GSC2307 Welfare organisational practice II
Level two
First semester
* GSC2303 Welfare methods IIA
* GSC2306 Field education (credit value 2.0 - 12 points)
Second semester
* GSC2304 Welfare methods IIB
Details of these subjects are contained in the social welfare entry.