Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or overseas equivalent
Overall Academic IELTS band score of 6.5 or equivalent
Are you passionate about helping people? Would you like to be able to provide support and assistance to a range of individuals, families and communities that are experiencing family violence, poverty, homelessness, mental health or living with disability? In this degree, you'll learn the important skills and ethics needed for helping to improve the lives of others. You'll spend time in the industry, putting your skills into practice and experiencing real-life situations. This degree will prepare you for a career as a counsellor, in social research, youth justice, family and disability support, aged care, community engagement programs and more.
You'll learn the professional skills needed to succeed in the workplace, like communications and interpersonal skills and the theories behind your practices. Your subjects include 'social policy', 'social issues and personal values'and 'Australian indigenous societies'. You can also choose subjects from any other FedUni Arts degree, to learn a language, about public relations or politics.
Please note that this program contains compulsory online courses.
Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course. Please contact FedUni for further information on available options.
Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by FedUni for your individual program structure or view our enrolment information page.View Current subject information and cost.
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Year 1
Semester 1
INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY AND HUMAN SERVICES
CHSUG1001, 15 credit points
SUCCESSFUL LEARNING AT UNIVERSITY
FEAFN1001, 15 credit points
THE SOCIOLOGICAL IMAGINATION
SOSCI1002, 15 credit points
Semester 2
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION FOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
CHSUG1002, 15 credit points
THEORIES AND MODELS FOR PRACTICE
CHSUG1003, 15 credit points
INTRODUCTION TO FIRST NATIONS PERSPECTIVES
FEAFN1102, 15 credit points
Year 2
Semester 1
THEORIES AND PRACTICES OF GROUP WORK
CHSUG2001, 15 credit points
COMMUNITY PRACTICE APPROACHES
CHSUG2003, 15 credit points
REFLECTING ON WORK IN THE HUMAN SERVICES ORGANISATIONS
CHSUG2101, 15 credit points
FIELD PLACEMENT
CHSUG2102, 15 credit points
Semester 2
LIFESPAN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
BEHAV2001, 15 credit points
MODELS OF CASE MANAGEMENT
CHSUG2004, 15 credit points
SOCIAL POLICY AND SOCIAL CHANGE
CHSUG2005, 15 credit points
Year 3
Semester 1
CRITICAL PRACTICE APPROACHES
CHSUG3001, 15 credit points
COUNSELLING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
CHSUG3002, 15 credit points
HEALTH AND WELLBEING IN DIVERSE COMMUNITIES
CHSUG3003, 15 credit points
RESEARCH METHODS IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
FEAFN3001, 15 credit points
Semester 2
APPLIED ETHICS IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETIES
BAXDC3004, 15 credit points
FIELD PLACEMENT
CHSUG3005, 45 credit points
Candidates seeking alternate entry to this course can consider the below options:
A defined TAFE pathway program exists for this degree. Please note that additional essential requirements for admission may apply following completion of this pathway.
CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services | credit for 120 credit points
CHC53215 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs | credit for 120 credit points
CHC53315 Diploma of Mental Health | credit for 120 credit points
CHC50413 Diploma of Youth Work | credit for 120 credit points
* 120 credit points is the equivalent of one-year full time study.
Apply for a relevant TAFE course, at any TAFE provider, and then apply to articulate into this program. You may receive credit for TAFE studies undertaken, which will be individually assessed upon request, after you enrol in your bachelor level course.
A bridging program can provide an excellent foundation to build upon in your bachelor degree studies:
Our one semester Foundation Access Studies (FAST) program provides you an alternate entry into tertiary study, with a focus on building the more generic academic skills required for success at university. On successful completion of FAST, students can apply for the Bachelor of Community & Human Services for the next semester.
Enrolling in single subjects (courses) allows you to demonstrate your ability to succeed in study at this level. Re-apply with credit to the Bachelor of Community & Human Services for the next intake.
Successful completion of at least one (1) Australian university level (or equivalent) subject will be considered for admission. Additional units will enhance a student's application. Students are encouraged to consider units that relate to the arts or social sciences.
Credit will be considered if you have successfully completed higher education or TAFE studies relevant to this degree. Advanced standing will be determined on an individual basis, depending on your eligibility for credit transfer, prior experience and qualifications.
Pathways from this course:
Satisfactory completion of this course can lead to the Master of Social Work (Qualifying).
Case coordinator
Child welfare worker
Family caseworker
Case worker
Community development officer
Family services worker
Case management officer
Case manager
Child protection worker
Community development worker
Family support worker
