Diploma in Social Science
Earn a diploma in social science and study overseas. Choose from a wide range of social sciences fields such as counselling, social work, history, psychology and urban planning. Our Diploma is offered over eight courses and gives you the option to tailor your studies to suit your interests.
In this program you will:
- Have the option to use your courses to complete a minor
- Earn up to 50 percent credit for your prior study and complete the Diploma in one semester
- Have the unique opportunity to study from a diverse range of social sciences areas and experience what it’s like to live and study in another country
This program is only available to international students.
Location
CRICOS code
Duration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
Annual fee / Estimated total feeStart
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Face to face delivery supported by on-line resources offered in an official teaching period
- Total courses
- 8
- Total units
- 96
- Duration
- 1 year 1 year
- CRICOS code
- 084897C
- UniSC program code
- AR111
Complete 8 courses (96 units) from the School of Law and Society.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 96 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses)
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
- You may wish to use your courses to complete a major or minors
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$22,600
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$22,600