Social Work

Gain a one-year university qualification while opening up your pathway into many JCU Bachelor degrees. The Diploma of Higher Education is recognised as a stand-alone qualification designed for students who don’t meet the entry requirements of a Bachelor degree.

Make a difference with a rewarding career that supports the social welfare of individuals, families, groups and communities. Benefit from the expertise of leading social workers and lecturers, learning how to build effective relationships with people from diverse cultures and communities. You’ll be empowered to assist individuals to succeed in their personal and professional lives.

Take the first steps towards a career in social work through this pathway certificate. Gain in-depth knowledge of the key areas of social work practice in Australia, including ethics, methods and professional standards for working with individuals, families, groups and communities to create a just and equitable society. This non-accredited graduate certificate will equip you to meet the entry requirements of the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) and pursue becoming a professional

Advance your career as a health professional with specialist knowledge and technical skills in designing, managing and evaluating rehabilitation plans within a variety of health contexts.

Advance your career as a health professional with specialist knowledge and technical skills in designing, managing and evaluating rehabilitation plans within a variety of health contexts.

JCU’s Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice provides Allied Health professionals with a pathway for advancing their academic and clinical expertise in a wide range of community and clinical settings.

Expand your career by developing specialist knowledge in the research or practice of rehabilitation. Gain an advanced understanding of evidence-based practice in rehabilitation, specialising in either occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology, or rehabilitation. Your expertise will make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of people and communities in the Tropics.

Make a real difference with social work and expand your career opportunities in this professionally accredited course, recognised by the Australian Association of Social Workers. Gain expertise in improving the lives of others with critical skills in social work tailored to the unique and complex challenges of individuals, families, groups and communities.

JCU Master of Philosophy graduates are internationally recognised as experts who discover valuable new knowledge in their fields. The skills you develop during your MPhil will enable you to develop yourself professionally within your existing sector, or to apply your research, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to new contexts. Graduates can also continue their independent research in a Doctor of Philosophy.

Develop high level independent research skills while making an original contribution of knowledge.