36 monthsProgramme duration
43,400 AUDTuition Fee/year
Feb, JulStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Our Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Ageing and Disability equips you for a career with real purpose in the human services field. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the role of human services in enabling individuals who are older and those living with disability to gain and maintain independence and quality of life as well as contribute to society.
Learn how to compassionately assess the needs of individuals who are older and people living with disability so you can identify appropriate resources and supports. Discover how to effectively navigate and work with major systems, including the NDIS and My Aged Care, to ensure individuals receive the assistance and support they’re entitled to. Examine the unique challenges, issues and concerns relevant to these populations alongside key legislation and policies.
Sharpen your professional skills in our state-of-the-art social work and human service studios under the guidance of our experienced teaching staff. Gain crucial skills in designing and managing human services projects through a capstone course in your final year. You’ll also complete up to 560 hours of placement in a real human services organisation.
All of these experiences come together to ensure you’ll graduate with the expertise to thrive in your human services career.
You can also choose to study this program at our regional campuses in Mount Gambier and Whyalla.
Learn how to compassionately assess the needs of individuals who are older and people living with disability so you can identify appropriate resources and supports. Discover how to effectively navigate and work with major systems, including the NDIS and My Aged Care, to ensure individuals receive the assistance and support they’re entitled to. Examine the unique challenges, issues and concerns relevant to these populations alongside key legislation and policies.
Sharpen your professional skills in our state-of-the-art social work and human service studios under the guidance of our experienced teaching staff. Gain crucial skills in designing and managing human services projects through a capstone course in your final year. You’ll also complete up to 560 hours of placement in a real human services organisation.
All of these experiences come together to ensure you’ll graduate with the expertise to thrive in your human services career.
You can also choose to study this program at our regional campuses in Mount Gambier and Whyalla.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Our Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Ageing and Disability equips you for a career with real purpose in the human services field. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the role of human services in enabling individuals who are older and those living with disability to gain and maintain independence and quality of life as well as contribute to society.
Learn how to compassionately assess the needs of individuals who are older and people living with disability so you can identify appropriate resources and supports. Discover how to effectively navigate and work with major systems, including the NDIS and My Aged Care, to ensure individuals receive the assistance and support they’re entitled to. Examine the unique challenges, issues and concerns relevant to these populations alongside key legislation and policies.
Sharpen your professional skills in our state-of-the-art social work and human service studios under the guidance of our experienced teaching staff. Gain crucial skills in designing and managing human services projects through a capstone course in your final year. You’ll also complete up to 560 hours of placement in a real human services organisation.
All of these experiences come together to ensure you’ll graduate with the expertise to thrive in your human services career.
You can also choose to study this program at our regional campuses in Mount Gambier and Whyalla.
Learn how to compassionately assess the needs of individuals who are older and people living with disability so you can identify appropriate resources and supports. Discover how to effectively navigate and work with major systems, including the NDIS and My Aged Care, to ensure individuals receive the assistance and support they’re entitled to. Examine the unique challenges, issues and concerns relevant to these populations alongside key legislation and policies.
Sharpen your professional skills in our state-of-the-art social work and human service studios under the guidance of our experienced teaching staff. Gain crucial skills in designing and managing human services projects through a capstone course in your final year. You’ll also complete up to 560 hours of placement in a real human services organisation.
All of these experiences come together to ensure you’ll graduate with the expertise to thrive in your human services career.
You can also choose to study this program at our regional campuses in Mount Gambier and Whyalla.
Admission Requirements
1100+
70+
64+
7+
79+
176+
6.5+
21+
25+
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
Secondary education (Year 12)
Secondary education (Year 12)
- Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
- Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
- Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.
3 Years
Feb
Jul
Tuition fees
International
43,400 AUD
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