Diploma in Human Services

Entry Requirements

Qualify for Special Entry

Applicants in any category whose study, work or life experiences have been impacted by disability, illness or family disruption will be given special consideration for admission. Each application will be considered on its merit, based on the evidence supplied by the applicant attesting to the circumstances of the applicant.

Applicants for special entry may need to complete written or numerical tasks to assist with assessing eligibility for admission.

Interview

Applicants participate in an admissions interview in person or via a web-based video meeting. This is an important opportunity to meet an Admissions Advisor who will spend time understanding your application and career goals. It is also an ideal opportunity to ask questions and learn more about student life at EQUALS.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English Language proficiency requirements are applicable to international students and in addition to academic or special entry requirements noted in the Admission Pathway section.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Academic: Overall 6.0 (with no skills band <5.5)

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 60 (with min 18 in writing)

Pearson Test of English (PTE): 50 (with no sub-score <42)

Cambridge English Scale Score (from 2015): 169 (with no sub-score <162)

OET : Pass C, D

Course Details

OVERVIEW

The Diploma in Human Services is a professional human services course that ensures you are challenged by comprehensive up to date knowledge and experience discipline-specific, practical and applied training. In this course you will develop critical thinking skills, knowledge of theoretical frameworks and practical skills that will provide a basis for employment opportunities in the community services sector.

You will practice applying your knowledge through case studies, group work, essays, the completion of practical exercises, professional placements and research activities.

It is an eight unit course that transforms students into ‘work-ready’ graduates over a two trimester, fulltime load.

On completion of this course, you will receive a 12 month credit to the EQUALS Bachelor of Human Services course.

You can contact an Admissions Advisor to provide further guidance on admission pathways.

Outcomes:

The Diploma in Human Services provides you with entry level knowledge of core theories, principles, and practice for application in a range of paraprofessional contexts in the human services and allied health fields.

Possible career pathways

The human services sector is a vital part of any vibrant community and offers a wide variety of opportunity and career pathways both in Australia and internationally. People seeking a career in the human services sector seek to create positive change through better access to health and wellbeing services. They have a curiosity to learn and to adapt to our changing world. Most importantly, they demonstrate a commitment to serve others.

Duration: By standard study mode (2 trimesters per academic year) = 1 years full time equivalent

The full time indicative 2022 annual course fee for international students is: AUD $22,464 for full time standard study mode (for 2 trimesters of 4 units); AUD $33,696 for full time accelerated study mode (for 3 trimesters of 4 units).