Graduate Certificate
By studying the Graduate Certificate in Social Care (International Pathway), you will gain necessary knowledge and skills that can be applied in various social care settings, such as aged care, housing support and disability. Furthermore the course will provide you with a pathway to the Master of Social Work (Qualifying), which is a professionally accredited qualification awarded full accreditation by the Australian Association of Social Workers. You will receive bespoke English language support to assist you in developing your academic and communication skills that supports you to achieve the required IELTS score to be eligible for entry into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying).
The Graduate Certificate is composed of the first semester of the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) enabling advanced standing into the Masters course. You will engage with important issues such as decolonisation, Indigenisation, sustainability, and collaboration. You will also focus on developing direct practice skills in assessment and intervention, ensuring you are well-prepared for diverse roles in evolving workplaces.
This course is only available to international students on an approved pathway to the Master of Social Work (Qualifying). Domestic students should apply for direct entry into R7O Master of Social Work (Qualifying).
Bachelor's degree in a related field:
A bachelor's degree other than in Social Work from the University of Tasmania or approved tertiary institution with:
These 4 units (50 credit points) must have been completed within 9 years of admission to the Graduate Certificate of Social Care (International Pathway).
Students with a Bachelor's degree in a non-related field:
Students with a Bachelor's degree in a non-related field may:
complete up to 4 units (50 credit points) from the Bachelor of Social Work with Honours, comprising 2 units (25 credit points) of Core units at Introductory (100) level and 2 units (25 credit points) of Core units at Intermediate (200) level.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic) 6.5.
Students who successfully pass all 50 credit points in the Graduate Certificate of Social Care (International Pathway) and obtain a score of 7.0 or higher in IELTS, will have the option to articulate into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying), receiving 50 credit points of advanced standing.
Safety in Practice Compliance
Students who articulate to the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) need to complete a Safety in Practice Agreement to meet pre-practicum requirements. This includes a National Police Record Check and relevant Working with Vulnerable People Check. See more information and resources at Social Work Field Education Placements.
The Graduate Certificate in Social Care (International Pathway) is not an externally accredited degree. However, successful completion of this course (including obtainment of a score of 7.0 or higher in IELTS) enables articulation into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying), which is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers.
The Graduate Certificate in Social Care (International Pathway) is not an externally accredited degree. However, successful completion of this course (including obtainment of a score of 7.0 or higher in IELTS) enables articulation into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying), which is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers.
The Graduate Certificate in Social Care (International Pathway) requires the completion of 50 credit points of Core units in Semester 1.
Alongside your core units you will have the opportunity to engage with bespoke English language support to assist you in developing your academic and communication skills that supports you to achieve the required IELTS score to be eligible for entry into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying).