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Bachelor of Human Services

Give others the tools to create positive change and live meaningfully. This degree provides a broad overview of many areas of human services, and builds knowledge and capacity for various roles in community welfare and social justice. Importantly, this degree forms a strong grounding in the principles of social equity and anti-oppressive practice, which are foundational to the field.

In this program you will:

  • Gain exposure to the theory and values of human services practice and develop practical skills to ensure your success
  • Extend your understanding of the nature of contemporary society, and individual, family and community behaviour
  • Learn to critically analyse social problems, and intimately understand Australian social welfare

Location

CRICOS code

057534K

Entry threshold

50.00 50.00 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

3 years 3 years Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2024 fees (A$)

A$11,320 CSP
CSP
A$24,400 / A$73,200 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

QTAC code

011121 014121

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

First, second and third-year courses available at USC Moreton Bay.

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
Total courses
22
Total units
288
Duration
3 years 3 years
CRICOS code
057534K
UniSC program code
AR372
Program structure
Introductory courses (7) 84 units

COU176 Homicide, Investigations & Forensic Science
COU180 Group Processes and Practice
SCS101 Therapeutic Communication Skills
SCS110 Foundations of Human Behaviour
SCS130 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
SWK100 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
SWK172 Introduction to Social Work Practice Theories

Developing and Graduate courses (11) 108 units

SCS235 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services
SWK200 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
SWK201 Social Work Practice in Various Organisational Settings(24 units)
SWK202 Human Services Placement 1
SWK251 Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing
SWK277 Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
SWK278 Working With Children, Youth and Families
SWK286 Ethics, Law and the Helping Professions
SWK302 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
SWK305 Community Development and Social Action(24 units)
SWK407 Human Services Placement 2

Elective courses (4) 48 units

Select 4 elective courses (48 units) from the undergraduate elective course options.

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Study sequences

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 50.00
Moreton Bay 50.00
Recommended prior study
English
Program requirements
Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses

In order to commence field education placement you must:

  • Hold a valid Blue Card, throughout the duration of your program, which is issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (CCYPCG). You should allow 12 weeks for CCYPCG to issue the card. Note: students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the field education component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements
  • Have a National Criminal History check (by Queensland Police Service or other state/territory authority)
  • Travel to attend field education placements
  • Please note, while all endeavours will be made to place students in a given semester, this is not guaranteed and students may need to enrol at a later time should a position in an agency be unavailable in the preferred semester
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
  • As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.
  • In order to commence field education placement you must:
    - Hold a valid Blue Card, throughout the duration of your program, which is issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian (CCYPCG). You should allow 12 weeks for CCYPCG to issue the card. Note: students who do not possess a valid Blue Card will be unable to complete the field education component of their program and will be unable to meet graduation requirements
    -Travel to attend field education placements
    -Please note, while all endeavours will be made to place students in a given semester, this is not guaranteed and students may need to enrol at a later time should a position in an agency be unavailable in the preferred semester

CSP estimate
A$11,320
Annual tuition fee (A$, 2024)
A$24,400
Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2024)
A$73,200