Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Human Services 36 months Undergraduate Programme By Adelaide University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

43,400 AUDTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

Feb, JulStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Human Services prepares you for dynamic careers working with and alongside people from diverse backgrounds. You’ll gain a solid understanding of the broad role that human services programs play in enabling individuals to achieve stability, maintain independence and improve their quality of life.

Learn how to compassionately assess the needs of a wide range of clients to identify appropriate resources, approaches to support and intervention. Examine the unique issues and challenges specific to different client populations (children and families, people with disability, the elderly) alongside key legislation and policies. Critically analyse approaches to case management, including awareness of key issues and strategies for navigating ethical dilemmas.

Hone your professional skillset under the supervision of our world-class teaching staff in our state-of-the-art social work and human service studios. Gain crucial skills in designing and managing human services projects through a capstone course in your final year. Put your learning into practice in a real human services organisation, by completing up to 560 hours of placement.

You’ll emerge with the knowledge, skills and experience to thrive in your future human services career – wherever it may take you.

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 Human Services prepares you for dynamic careers working with and alongside people from diverse backgrounds. You’ll gain a solid understanding of the broad role that human services programs play in enabling individuals to achieve stability, maintain independence and improve their quality of life.

Learn how to compassionately assess the needs of a wide range of clients to identify appropriate resources, approaches to support and intervention. Examine the unique issues and challenges specific to different client populations (children and families, people with disability, the elderly) alongside key legislation and policies. Critically analyse approaches to case management, including awareness of key issues and strategies for navigating ethical dilemmas.

Hone your professional skillset under the supervision of our world-class teaching staff in our state-of-the-art social work and human service studios. Gain crucial skills in designing and managing human services projects through a capstone course in your final year. Put your learning into practice in a real human services organisation, by completing up to 560 hours of placement.

You’ll emerge with the knowledge, skills and experience to thrive in your future human services career – wherever it may take you.

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)
  • Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
  • Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
Higher education study
  • 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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