About the course

This program provides a direct pathway to the Bachelor of Counselling, Bachelor of Human Services, Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Criminology and Justice. On successful completion of the certificate, you will be guaranteed entry and receive 48 units of credit towards your selected pathway degree. In this program you will:

　　Learn how people think and behave, and how to relate to work in different community organisations

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Sippy Downs
Semester 1 (February), 2024	Petrie
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Sippy Downs
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Petrie
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Sippy Downs
Semester 1 (February), 2025	Petrie
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Sippy Downs
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Petrie
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Sippy Downs
Semester 1 (February), 2026	Petrie
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Sippy Downs
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Petrie

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of the Sunshine Coast

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.

　　Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) - Successful completion with a minimum GPA of 2.3. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - Successful completion with minimum score of 24 (minimum score of 4 in each of six subjects)

　　IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest, TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 18 for writing

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 76.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of the Sunshine Coast. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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