IELTS total 6.0, reading 6.0, writing 6.0
TOEFL PBT : 550 with TWE of 4.5
TOEFL iBT: 60 with Reading and Writing not less than 18
Pearson PTE: 50 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50
Cambridge CAE/CPE : 169
This degree provides a framework for understanding the notions of critical disability studies, ableism, ageism and as well as capacities to support individuals living with disability and their support networks to live a good and ordinary life.
You will develop a broad and coherent body of knowledge of human service practice, with in-depth understanding in the underlying principles and concepts of:
ethical practice
social and emotional development and wellbeing, community engagement and promoting independence
small business entrepreneurship
CRICOS CODE : 098030F
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Degree structure
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Human Service Provision
Communication Skills in Social Work and Human Services
The Social World
Language and Communication in Applied Linguistics
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Governance and Citizenship in Australia
Group Work
Applied Psychology
Lifespan Development and Diversity
·SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Human Service Intervention
Australian Social Policy
Interviewing Skills in Social Work and Human Services
Elective
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Mental Health and Mental Wellbeing
The Social Construction of Ageing and Disability
Aboriginal Australians and the Human Services
Human Service Workers and the Law
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Social Enquiry Methods
Human Service Field Placement A
Ageing and Disability: Diversity and Discrimination
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Human Service Field Placement B
Human Service Project Management
Elective
There is a need for high calibre, well prepared workers in the ageing and disability sector. The employment opportunities are excellent, with graduating students quickly finding work in a wide range of fields.
Careers opportunities are available in:
disability support
child and youth health
multicultural services
healthcare
community development
legal and court services
child and family wellbeing
schools/youth work
mental health
homelessness services
Aboriginal health and wellbeing
correctional services
drug and alcohol addiction services
aged care
domestic violence services
social planning and administration
research and private industry
employment sector
education department
child protection
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
