Course results for Griffith University Postgraduate Community services & care Degrees

Create the foundation for your social work career

Build on your knowledge of social and behavioural science and prepare for work as a social worker. Explore the ethical foundations for social work while you expand your knowledge. Understand contemporary social policy and human service applications.

Get set to take your public health career to the next level

Further your career in research, management or public health practice. Examine the key  determinants of health, including the social, biological, economic and environmental factors. Focus on international health and choose from a range of electives.

Understand rehabilitation in theory and practice

Work as a rehabilitation counsellor, perhaps in government, insurance, private or not-for-profit rehabilitation services. Put your theory into practice through fieldwork, and applied counselling and research methods.

Work with families living with autism

Equip yourself for leadership roles in education, health, policy, social work or service provision for people with autism and their families. Engage with communication, learning style and behaviour management.

Choose a degree that will help you make a difference

Put your passion for people into action when you work for social change and specialise in human services. Choose from a generalist or dissertation stream. Get set for a rich career in health, family law, criminal justice, or children's services.

Specialise in suicide intervention and prevention

Explore the historical and sociological development of the complexities of suicide. Compare different intervention and prevention methods. Understand the importance of scientific enquiry and the development and assessment of suicidal behaviour.

Develop the skills for management in the health sector

Engage with contemporary health management issues. Develop skills in strategic decision making and change management for health and aged care services. Understand key areas including technology, sector policy, operations and practice management. 

Round out your skills when you specialise in health management

Develop your leadership style while you gain a deeper understanding of contemporary health service management. Combine study and research to understand the process of change management and the impact of emerging technology.