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Diploma of Health (Community Welfare) — full-time or part-time

ProviderSouthern Cross University
Course code: QTAC059561UniversityStudy area: Teacher EducationData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesMarch 2026 · Gold Coast · QLD

Course overview

The Diploma of Health (Community Welfare) is both a standalone qualification and a pathway to a Bachelor degree. This course is offered through SCU College. All SCU College students are offered extra support and additional workshops to develop academic skills. For more course information, visit Diploma of Health (Community Welfare) at Southern Cross University.

Course record

Career Opportunities
Graduates are well prepared for entry-level roles in a range of industries as community workers, support or project workers or may choose to further their studies at the Bachelor level.

Entry requirements

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English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 5.5TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 15PTE Academic 50, no band below 42Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 162

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Past offer reference

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesChina
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelGraduate diploma
1
ChinaBachelor background
Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood EducationGraduate diploma · In Australia
percentage guessPercentage 60.2%lower band · approx. top 35-40%

Campuses & intake dates

Upcoming intakes

  • Gold CoastQLDMarch 2026
  • Gold CoastQLD