Graduate Certificate in Social Science

The Graduate Certificate in Social Science program by coursework is intended for graduates with an interest in the social sciences and related areas at postgraduate level. The courses available cover a range of special interest areas, enabling students with a specific focus to select courses according to their particular interests. Students are not, however, confined to suggested specialisations but can choose from the broad range of courses on offer within the program. Suggested special interest areas include:

• Aboriginal Studies
• Creative Writing
• Human Service Management
• Philosophy

The certificate introduces students into the Social Sciences. The Social Sciences approaches develop systematic thought, observation, reflection and develop understanding of complex social issues.

Career opportunities are available in government and non-government areas in keeping with the specialisations undertaken in the program.

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Social Science, or any other program approved by Faculty Board. In exceptional circumstances it may be possible for the applicant to produce evidence of possessing other qualifications together with appropriate high-level work experience for recognition of prior learning as may be approved by the Faculty Board.

Graduates who have completed relevant Postgraduate studies may apply for up to 20 units of credit towards the Graduate Certificate in Social Science.

An additional Honours program is available after the completion of the Master of Social Science.

The Faculty of Education and Arts accepts the responsibility for providing reasonable accommodations for international students, in liaison with the International Development Services unit support team, which offers practical assistance and advice to international students.

All new International Students will be provided with an Orientation of the Faculty of Education and Arts and the University at the commencement of each semester.

There is a designated International Students Liaison Officer in all Schools within the Faculty of Education and Arts. This Officer is available to International Students as a representative and also to seek guidance and advice from.

The Faculty of Education and Arts accepts responsibility for providing reasonable accommodations for students with special needs, in liaison with the Student Support Unit, which offers practical assistance and advice to students with a disability or chronic illness.

This program requires the completion of 40 units of approved courses over one semester full-time or part-time equivalent. However please be aware that not all courses may be offered in any one semester. All courses are offered at the Masters level. Some courses are offered both on-campus and by distance. For details on the mode of delivery please see the individual course entries.

The program is delivered through on campus and/or distance learning, please check timetable information for the availability of individual courses and their location of offer.