UndergraduatePsychology

Bachelor of Human Services

University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia

About this program

Complete a human services degree to learn about social justice and community welfare issues from courses that will teach you about human behaviour, social problems and social welfare arrangements.

Cost & duration

Duration3 yr
Tuition (international)A$28,500
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

29 terms of coursework

  • Program structure
  • Introductory courses
  • 84 units
  • COU176Group Processes and Practice
  • COU180Therapeutic Communication Skills
  • SCS101Foundations of Human Behaviour
  • SCS110Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
  • SCS130Introduction to Indigenous Australia
  • SWK100Introduction to Social Work Practice Theories
  • SWK172Introduction to Social Work and Human Services
  • Developing courses
  • 96 units
  • SCS235Social Justice
  • Welfare and the State
  • SWK200Social Work Practice in Various Organisational Settings
24 units
  • SWK201Human Services Placement 1
  • SWK202Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing
  • SWK251Working with First Nations Peoples and Multicultural Communities
  • SWK278Ethics
  • Law and the Helping Professions
  • SWK286Disability: Culture
  • Community and Change
  • Graduate courses
  • 60 units
  • CRM302Youth Justice & Restorative Justice
  • SWK302Community Development and Social Action
24 units
  • SWK305Human Services Placement 2
  • SWK308Community and Home Care for Healthy Ageing
  • Elective courses
  • 48 units
  • Select a total of 48 units from the undergraduate elective course options
  • Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.

Admissions

Entry requirements Completion of Year 12 or equivalent Entry requirements For entry into most UniSC 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 UniSC 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. Minimum entry threshold Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank. Location ATAR/Rank Sunshine Coast 50.00 Moreton Bay 50.00 Online 50.00 Special selection criteria A student’s enrolment in field education will be conditional upon the following: • the student’s eligibility for a Blue Card (issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian) at the time of the first enrolment in the program • maintenance of that eligibility throughout the entire program • acquisition of a Blue Card prior to commencement of field education Post admission requirements Students are required to complete two field education placements at approved agencies. A Blue Card (CCYPCG) and criminal history check is required, refer to Requirements for field education. Additional entry information Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements for further information. Inherent academic requirements Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program. Refer to Bachelor of Human Services - Inherent academic requirements

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