Graduate Diploma in Social Services (Specialty)

Otago Polytechnic
Webometrics New Zealand National Ranking: 11

Course Info

Summary

The demand for qualified individuals in the community services will remain strong as the world faces a growing and ageing population, and a general increase in social problems.

Our industry-relevant programme will give you the knowledge and training you need to specialise in Health and Wellbeing Practice broadening your opportunities to work across the social services fields.

Through industry placements, you’ll gain valuable real-world experience by working with people in a supervised setting - preparing you for entering the workforce. Plus, you’ll build a network of contacts in your specialist area, great for future employment options!

You’ll graduate with a high level of self-awareness and the communication skills to engage a diverse range of people. Career options are diverse and you’ll be able to access opportunities within relevant fields both within New Zealand and overseas.

Career Outcomes

About Course
Course Credential

Graduate

Application Deadline

N/A

Course Availibility

Open

Course specific Intake

Academics, GPA

English requirements

IELTS: Overall Academic IELTS 6.5 with no individual band score lower than 6.5 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years) TOFEL: PTE: 0

Course Duration

1 year

Tuition Fees

NZD$ 25000.00

*Price shown is for indicative purpose, please check with institution

IMP Notes

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Location

Dunedin

Scholarships

Here are some scholarship that are available at The Otago Polytechnic.

Combined Adrienne Marshall English Scholarship and Barry Marshall Science Scholarship

Value of scholarship

Tuition Fee Scholarship

Application details:

For further details, please contact the university website.

Eligibility requirements
  • Be students at the Beijing Huija Private School;
  • meet all entry requirements normally applied to the English Language Bridging course and the Bachelor of Science1 course;
  • not be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia; and
  • be liable for international full fees.
Who can apply:

All international

Combined Adrienne Marshall English Scholarship and Barry Marshall Science Scholarship

Value of scholarship

Tuition Fee Scholarship

Application details:

For further details, please contact the university website.

Eligibility requirements
  • Be students at the Beijing Huija Private School;
  • meet all entry requirements normally applied to the English Language Bridging course and the Bachelor of Science1 course;
  • not be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia; and
  • be liable for international full fees.
Who can apply:

All international