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Social and Psychological Science

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Diploma of Social and Psychological Science

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Pursue a career supporting and improving community wellbeing.

This program is designed to provide the foundational knowledge and skills for further study in the areas of psychology, counselling, human services and social work.

You will benefit from workshops that help you think deeply and reflect on how people behave and interact in today’s society; understanding how our minds work and how we relate to each other.

Discover the difference the right support can make! Submit a contact form and our friendly team will be in touch soon with more information.

Why Griffith College?

Two qualifications

Take your studies to the next level with two experiences and two qualifications! Graduate with a Diploma from Griffith College before moving on to complete your degree at university

A head start

Complete your Diploma of Social and Psychological Science in just 8 or 12 months! Gain the knowledge required to succeed at university, and the practical skills to enable you to thrive in today’s workforce.

The ultimate support

You will be learning in a small, friendly environment with personalised support from your teachers and wellbeing support from your counsellors. It’s all designed to build your confidence ahead of university study.

Make First Year Matter

Our one-year diplomas are the same academic value as up to the first year of your degree at Griffith University.

Better still, our accelerated learning structure means you could complete your program in just two trimesters (or eight months!)

By championing small classes over large auditoriums, our teachers provide you with far more personal support, helping you to overcome any challenges as they arise.

Beyond academic success, we focus on your personal fulfillment, offering a wide range of social events, job-readiness activities and support services to provide you with the confidence required to succeed at university … and beyond!

Your Pathway Options

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Human Services

This degree will equip you to work with individuals, families, and communities. You will learn from experts with links to health and community sectors, and government and non-government organisations.

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Psychological Science

In this degree, you’ll learn how to apply psychological theories to topics such as thinking and perceiving, motivation, stress, health and group behaviour. You’ll develop interpersonal and communication skills and learn about the principles of counselling and core areas of psychology.

Social Work

In this degree, you will study specialized social work courses, society and social arrangements, human behaviour and development, human services provision and counselling approaches and techniques to name a few core study areas. You will complete two 500 hour field placements in your degree.

Counselling

Working in the counselling profession involves guiding and empowering people to develop self-understanding and to make changes in their lives in order to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals. You will gain skills in providing professional counselling to assist others in resolving personal or professional problems.