Human and Community Services

This is course combines policy, practice and research in the human and community services industry. It is designed to equip students with foundational knowledge and skills for entry into the Australian human and community services industry. It also offers students the opportunity to focus on specific fields of practice, including management, community work and violence against women.

The program is taught over one semester of full-time study (two semesters of part-time study). Domestic students may commence the course in either semester. International students may only commence their studies in Semester 1.

The majority of the course is taught face-to-face to allow students to exchange ideas and experiences in a classroom setting. Units of study that are delivered in block mode have online discussion forums. 

Admission and course requirements

Please refer to the course resolutions in this handbook for information on the specificcourse and admission requirements.

Specialisation

The Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Services offers an optional specialisation in domestic and family violence, providing students with an understanding of the nature, extent and effects of violence against women and children in local, national and global contexts.

The domestic and family violence specialisation will provide students with an understanding of the nature, extent and effects of violence against women and children in local, national and global contexts. Students will be able to identify short and long-term impacts of violence against women and children and the implications for practice in a variety of contexts. In addition, students will demonstrate skills in responding to violence against women and children through policy, practice and research, as well as demonstrating skills in collaboration and teamwork.

Contacts and further information

Professor Ruth Phillips
Phone: 02 9351 6899
Email: ruth.phillips@sydney.edu.au
Website: Sydney School of Education and Social Work