Diploma in Social and Human Services

Diploma in Social and Human Services at The University of Newcastle in New South Wales, Australia is a diploma programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

• Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
• Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
• Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
• Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
• Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.