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Graduate Diploma Sociology Full Time

Graduate Diploma in Humanitarian and Development Studies

at Western Sydney University · Sydney, New South Wales

CRICOS course code

096601C

CRICOS provider code

00917K

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 year

Tuition (whole course)

A$34,776 total

Per year

A$34,776/yr

Intake

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

About this program

Graduate Diploma in Humanitarian and Development Studies is a graduate diploma registered on CRICOS at Western Sydney University in Sydney. The registered duration is 1 year. The provider’s published tuition fee for international students is A$34,776 for the whole course, or about A$35,076 including non-tuition fees. It is registered under the field of education "Studies in Human Society". 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 Graduate Diploma in Humanitarian and Development Studies at Western Sydney University?

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

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$34,776 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

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