Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Human Services
Adelaide University
Course Details
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.
Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Course structure: 144 units
CRICOS Code: 115755A
Start date: February, July
Address
Magill Campus
St Bernards Road
Magill, South Australia, 5072
Attendance options
Full-time - 3 years
Total tuition costs
AUD $130,200
ENTRY CRITERIA*
OVERALL IELTS: 6.5
* Note that TOEFL and IELTS scores are indicative of overall requirements in either test. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the educator for a more detailed breakdown of requirements. Note also that where TOEFL and IELTS scores are published applicants will typically require one or the other.