Bachelor
In addition to the communication and relational skills you develop, the small business knowledge and entrepreneurial skills gained from the program mean you will be equipped to be an employee or to establish yourself as a sole practitioner, able to provide highly ethical and professional services in a range of settings.
Graduates knowledge of policy will help them to navigate major systems such as the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and My Aged Care policies and to enhance service provision, inform social policy and promote social inclusion within the ageing and disability sectors.
Third year work placements will also provide valuable practice experience during which you will learn first-hand what it's like to work in local, rural and international settings.
You will apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge of political, behavioural and social sciences in a range of ageing and disability focused human service contexts.
You will develop in-depth knowledge of policy and apply it by:
You will explore diverse scenarios and learn how to effectively manage challenging situations during on-campus sessions in our state-of-the-art Social Work Studios. You will then get the opportunity to practice these skills when you complete 560 hours of work placements during your final year of study.
You can gain an extra qualification and broaden your career prospects by completing a Diploma in Languages.
You can gain an extra qualification and broaden your career prospects by completing a Diploma in Languages.
There is a need for high calibre, well prepared workers in the ageing and disability sector. The employment opportunities are excellent and the demand for graduates is high*, with graduating students quickly finding work in a wide range of fields.
Careers opportunities are available in:
You could improve your employment prospects by continuing your studies with a one-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree.
*Australian Government Department of Employment, Occupational Employment Projections 2017