Graduate Diploma in Social Science
The Graduate Diploma in Social Science is flexible in design allowing you to select areas of study according to your personal interest and professional need. It is also designed to enhance critical and reflective professional practice in the human services sector. Units in social science theories and research methods are core components of the course. To complete the Graduate Diploma, you can choose to complete these two units, a research report and two specialist professional units, or four specialist professional units from a wide range available in other UWS postgraduate programs.
UWS offers a unique range of choices in the Graduate Diploma in Social Science and many units are available in flexible modes that recognise your competing demands of study, work and family. You may choose from among ‘specialist’ units with specialist lecturers who emphasise contemporary social and professional relevance. The course also provides a core of social science studies in research methods, theory and their applications.
Career Opportunities
Many students enrol in postgraduate studies to enhance their professional status and career opportunities in their chosen fields with their current employers or to enhance mobility within their sectors. Depending on choices of specialist units, graduates are well-placed for careers in a range of government (local, state and federal) and non-government and community agencies in areas as diverse as community welfare (including services for children and youth), health services (including public health), research and development, policy development and analysis, human resources, cultural and heritage work.
| Local | International | |
| Delivery Mode | On campus | The Graduate Diploma in Social Science is not available for International Application. |
| Location | Penrith Campus | |
| Duration | 0.5 Year Full Time plus 0.5 Year Part Time /1.5 Years Part Time | |
| Intake Information | Available Intake 2 (February) | |
| Course Code | 952816 [Intake 2 (February)] | |
| Fee Information | Local Course Fees (opens in a new window) |
How to Apply
All domestic applications for entry to UWS postgraduate courses must be made through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) (opens in a new window). Step by step instructions are available on the How to Apply pages.
If you are interested in completing a higher research degree, for example Masters Honours, information is accessible from UWS Research (opens in a new window).
