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Diploma Social Work Full Time

Diploma of Community Services

at Protea College · Melbourne, Victoria

CRICOS course code

118730H

CRICOS provider code

03415G

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

1.5 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$16,500 total

Per year

A$11,000/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

Diploma of Community Services is a diploma registered on CRICOS at Protea College in Melbourne. The registered duration is 1.5 years. The provider’s published tuition fee for international students is A$16,500 for the whole course, or about A$18,500 including non-tuition fees. It is registered under the field of education "Human Welfare Studies and Services". Figures are as published on the Commonwealth register — confirm current fees and intakes with the provider before applying.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.
International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Diploma of Community Services at Protea College?

It typically takes 1.5 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$16,500 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

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