GraduatePsychology
Graduate Certificate in Human Services
Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
Human Services at Western This program introduces contemporary human services practice, including social policy, community engagement, advocacy, ethics and person-centred support. Students develop an understanding of the social, cultural and economic factors that influence wellbeing, while gaining the communication and critical thinking skills needed to work effectively with diverse populations. The program is ideal for those seeking career entry into the human services sector, career progression within community and social services, or a pathway into further postgraduate study. Graduates may pursue opportunities across community organisations, government agencies, not-for-profit services, youth and family support, disability services, housing, mental health and related sectors. Flexible study options allow students to balance study with professional and personal commitments while gaining industry-relevant knowledge aligned to the evolving needs of the human services sector. Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree or higher in any area. This program is specifically tailored for students without a background in Health, Education, Society and Culture, or related disciplines. Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 40 credit points (4 subjects), typically completed across one semester.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Human Services at Western This program introduces contemporary human services practice, including social policy, community engagement, advocacy, ethics and person-centred support. Students develop an understanding of the social, cultural and economic factors that influence wellbeing, while gaining the communication and critical thinking skills needed to work effectively with diverse populations
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Clinical PsychologistANZSCO 272311
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Registration needs the full accredited sequence (accredited bachelor's, honours, then an accredited master's or doctorate), which takes several years beyond a first degree. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Educational PsychologistANZSCO 272312
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Organisational PsychologistANZSCO 272313
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline. Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
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