*Only ISPLR test conducted by ISLPR Language Services tests that show the statement “IIAA accredited” are accepted.
Academic Requirements for Unconditional offers –The College will accept:
This program is designed to provide the foundational knowledge and skills for further study in psychology, counselling, human services and social work.
You will develop an understanding of key theories of social and psychological science and structures of human services within their broader historical, socio-cultural, political and economic contexts.
Additional workshops focus on the critical and reflective thinking skills important to understanding the complexities of human cognition and behaviour, interpersonal relationships and social systems in contemporary society.
CRICOS 092486M
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Sample Program Structure
Students who enter with an IELTS (or equivalent) < 6.0 will be required to undertake the free Language Development Modules as part of their program.
First Trimester
Academic & Professional Skills Development OR English Language & Communication for Health
Human Services Structures
Equity & Diversity
Introduction to Psychology 2
Second Trimester
Human Services Processes OR Introduction to Psychology 1#
Introduction to Social Theory
Interpersonal Skills
Lifespan Development§ OR Research Methods & Statistics in Psychology^
Pathways to a Griffith University Degree
International students
Bachelor of Child, Youth and Family Practice§,
Campus: Logan, Credit granted*: 80 CP, Min. GPA requirements: 4, English requirements: IELTS 5.5 with no sub-score < 5.0
Bachelor of Human Services§,
Campus: Gold Coast / Logan, Credit granted*: Credit granted*: 80 CP, Min. GPA requirements: 4, , English requirements: IELTS 5.5 with no sub-score < 5.0
Bachelor of Psychological Science§,
Campus: Gold Coast / Mt Gravatt, Credit granted*: 80 CP, Min. GPA requirements: 4, English requirements: IELTS 5.5 with no sub-score < 5.0
Bachelor of Social Work§,
Campus: Gold Coast / Logan, Credit granted*: 80 CP, Min. GPA requirements: 4, English requirements: IELTS 5.5 with no sub-score < 5.0
Bachelor of Counselling§,
Campus: Gold Coast / Mt Gravatt, Credit granted*: 80 CP, Min. GPA requirements: 4, English requirements: IELTS 5.5 with no sub-score < 5.0
Credit eligibility for other programs
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)§,
Campus: Gold Coast / Mt Gravatt, Credit granted*: 70 CP, English requirements: IELTS 5.5 with no sub-score < 5.0
Bachelor of Laws (Honours),
Campus: Gold Coast / Nathan, Credit granted*: 40 CP, Min. GPA requirements: 5, English requirements: IELTS 6.5 with no sub-score < 6.0
*80 credit points is equivalent to one year of full-time study. Completion of degrees where students obtain less than 80 credit points of advanced standing in the degree, may take additional time.
†International students must achieve the required minimum GPA to progress to their chosen Griffith College bachelor degree.
‡If student numbers exceed the quota, places in each degree will be awarded on the basis of the highest GPA and the highest average mark across completed diploma courses.
§There are placements associated with this program and graduates will be required to satisfy a number of specific criteria. Students should refer to the checklist of pre-placement and placement requirements for their Health discipline on the Placement Essentials website for full details of the requirements regarding clinical placement to ensure that they meet eligibility for placement.
With a Diploma of Social and Psychological Science from Griffith College, you could start your journey towards one of the careers below.
Psychologist
Youth worker
Child safety officer
Counsellor
Welfare officer
Correctional services officer
Social worker
Human resources
Community planning and development
OSHC: 634 ($) AUD per year
