Course Details
| Course Code | SS04 |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| QTAC Code | 094001 |
| Duration | 1F/2P |
| Assumed Knowledge | Completed Yr 12 or equivalent, English (SA) |
| Mode | On Campus, External Studies |
| Credit Points | 80 |
| Starting Semesters | 1 & 2 |
| Overseas Students | Available |
| CRICOS Code | 076204D |
Contact Details
For contact details, please refer to the Contact page.
General Information
The Diploma of Social Science is a one year full time course of study, or part time equivalent. It is a foundational program which is intended for people who want to develop more awareness of themselves and those around them, as well as those wanting to gain useful social science-related skills and understandings for informal application to a range of settings.
The Diploma of Social Science consists of Core units and Elective Units which may be drawn from a range of social science fields, such as Community Development, Chaplaincy, Counselling, Human Behaviour, Human Services, Studies in Society and Youth Work.
The Diploma of Social Science comprises the first year of the Bachelor of Social Science.
Please note that certain units can be completed oncampus only, in either Internal or Intensive modes (as offered). Please contact the School of Social Sciences Administration Office for further details.
Career Outcomes
- Community Worker
- Pastoral Carer
- Rehabilitation Worker
- Youth Worker
- Personal Support Worker
Professional Recognition
- CHC's Bachelor of Social Science (Counselling) and Master of Counselling are accredited by PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia)
- CHC's Bachelor of Social Science with majors in Human Services or Youth Work are recognised by AIWCW (Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers)
- CHC courses are accredited by the Qld Minister for Education
- CHC is approved under the Higher Education Support Act 2003
- All courses are approved for FEE-HELP
- All undergraduate courses are approved for Youth Allowance/Abstudy and Austudy
- Courses available for overseas students are listed on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions & Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS)
Course Structure
Diploma of Social Science
The Diploma of Social Science consists of Core units and Elective units. CHC provides sample unit outlines for each unit offered in this course. Should you wish to view the latest version of a unit outline, please contact the Course Coordinator via the School Administration Office at socsciadmin@chc.edu.au.
Core units
Elective Units
In addition to the Core units listed above, students also complete Elective Units as follows:
| Elective Units | |
|---|---|
| 30CP of Elective units in any social science fields | |
| 10CP of Elective units in any field |
