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Graduate Certificate in Public Health (Social Work Pathway)

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6 months full time or 1 year part time
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  • Spring 2025
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UOW: 3244

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Public Health (Social Work Pathway) provides a pathway to the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) for degree qualified students who do not have a background in the Social Sciences. 

The course gives an overview of concepts and issues in the social sciences, including public health, social justice, and the impact of climate change. The subjects delivered in this degree provide postgraduate academic skills for students to take forward in their course and insight into the challenges involved in system level change to improve the health of all populations.

See the course handbook for more information. 

The Graduate Certificate in Public Health (Social Work Pathway) will give you important pre-requisite knowledge for admission to the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) if you do not have that in your Bachelor degree. The MSWQ is fully accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). 

This graduate certificate has been structured so that you can progress part time from Autumn semester or full time from Spring semester. If you commence in Autumn you will have greater choice over your subject selection. Admission to the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) is only made at the beginning of the Autumn semester each year. 

Graduates of this graduate certificate will also qualify for entry to the Master of Public Health. 

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Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

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A recognised bachelor's degree.

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International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
UOW Online WollongongDistance$17880 (2025)$17880 (2025)
LiverpoolFlexible$17880 (2025)$17880 (2025)
UOW Online WollongongDistance$17880 (2026)$17880 (2026)
LiverpoolFlexible$17880 (2026)$17880 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

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