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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Bachelor of Human Services

  • Bachelor

Give others the tools to create positive change and live meaningfully. This degree provides a broad overview of many areas of human services, and builds knowledge and capacity for various roles in community welfare and social justice.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
AR372, 057534K
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$24,400 per year / $11,320 total
International Fees
$73,200 total
ATAR
50

About this course

Give others the tools to create positive change and live meaningfully. This degree provides a broad overview of many areas of human services, and builds knowledge and capacity for various roles in community welfare and social justice. Importantly, this degree forms a strong grounding in the principles of social equity and anti-oppressive practice, which are foundational to the field.

In this program you will:

  • Gain exposure to the theory and values of human services practice and develop practical skills to ensure your success
  • Extend your understanding of the nature of contemporary society, and individual, family and community behaviour
  • Learn to critically analyse social problems, and intimately understand Australian social welfare

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 50.00
Moreton Bay 50.00
Recommended prior study
English

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Moreton Bay

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Case manager
  • Child safety officer
  • Community agencies
  • Community corrections officer
  • Community development worker
  • Disability services worker
  • Families support worker
  • Government organisations
  • Private sector
  • Youth worker
Memberships

Graduates may be eligible to become members of:

  • Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA)
Accreditation

This program is accredited with the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA).

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Social Work courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
85.1%
Overall satisfaction
86.2%
Skill scale
77%
Teaching scale
44.7%
Employed full-time
$65.7k
Average salary