Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Human Services
Adelaide University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 04249J
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.
Structure
144 units
Subjects
- Governance and Citizenship in Australia POLI1011
- Australian Social Policy POLI2010
- Group Work PSYC1009
- Applied Psychology PSYC1010
- Human Service Provision SOCI1009
- Social Research Methods SOCI2009
- Human Service Project Management SOCI2010
- Communication Skills in Social Work and Human Services SOWK1001
- The Social World SOWK1002
- Human Service Intervention SOWK2002
- Interviewing Skills in Social Work and Human Services SOWK2003
- Mental Health and Mental Wellbeing SOWK2004
- Aboriginal Australians and the Human Services SOWK2006
- Human Service Workers and the Law SOWK2008
Standard entry requirements
- Secondary education (Year 12).
- Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
- Vocational Education and Training (VET).
- Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
- Higher education study.
- Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Magill Campus | International: $130,200 | No |
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