All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
AQF Cert IV;
Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
Undergraduate Certificate;
Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
University Preparation Course;*
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.
Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment; or*
Experience Based Entry Scheme.*
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
University Preparation Course;
Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment;*
AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.
Are you passionate about working with and supporting people and communities to enhance their wellbeing?
Our Social Science degree provides you with the skills, knowledge and capacity to make that kind of difference.
In this course, you’ll study social change, gender equality, community development, sustainability and cultural diversity, child development, working with groups, and policy development through a social justice and human rights lens. You’ll also learn how to conduct social research using a range of methods, techniques and technologies.
You can study completely online, or on-campus. Either way, you’ll be under the guidance of lecturers who have extensive industry and research experiences to share with you.
During your studies, you’ll have opportunities to develop your networks, meet industry professionals and apply your knowledge to become work ready through 400 hours of field placement.
And as a graduate with a Social Science degree, you’ll be recognised by the Australian Community Workers Association and be eligible for full membership.
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Course Structure
Students are required to complete a Major plus a supplementary program, comprising of Minor and/or Elective units:
Children and Family Studies
Unit Code, Unit Title, Credit Points
Unit from Major, x 17, 270
Unit from Minor/Elective, x 6, 90
Human Services and Community Work
Unit Code, Unit Title, Credit Points
Unit from Major, x 17, 270
Elective Unit, x 6, 90
This course prepares graduates for working with people and communities, and being able to specialise in family support, community work and community development.
Possible future job titles
Community Worker, Community Development Officer, Policy Officer, Family Support Officer, Parent Education Coordinator, Project Officer
Insurance/year: 530 AUD/per year
