OpenFieldBrisbane Community Social Welfare and Migrant Settlement Field Study
Field-based investigation evaluating vocational training barriers, language support systems, and social inclusion outcomes among newly arrived migrants in south-east Queensland.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled in Diploma of Community Services with satisfactory academic progression.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 with conversational fluency in English.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required for vocational field research.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Study brief addressing challenges in migrant youth settlement and language integration in Greater Brisbane.
- Recommendation letters
- Recommendation from an ACC Community Services trainer.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Applied study stipend: AUD $2,500 supported by Queensland community service partners
- Application fee
- Zero internal research fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully sponsored field project within community services curriculum
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 31 March 2027 (Term 1 Field Study Intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Australian Careers College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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