Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 01595D

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.

Structure

Total units: 288

Subjects

  • COU176 Group Processes and Practice
  • COU180 Therapeutic Communication Skills
  • SCS101 Foundations of Human Behaviour
  • SCS110 Australian Society: How does(nt) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
  • SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
  • SWK100 Introduction to Social Work Practice Theories
  • SWK172 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services
  • SCS235 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
  • SWK200 Social Work Practice in Various Organisational Settings
  • SWK201 Human Services Placement 1(24 units)
  • SWK202 Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing
  • SWK251 Working with First Nations Peoples and Multicultural Communities
  • SWK277 Working With Children, Youth and Families
  • SWK278 Ethics, Law and the Helping Professions
  • SWK286 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
  • SWK302 Community Development and Social Action
  • SWK305 Human Services Placement 2(24 units)
  • SWK407 Context Responsive Social Work Practice

Standard 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.

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
UniSC Moreton Bay International: $75,000 No
  • Flexible Delivery : 3 years
UniSC Sunshine Coast International: $75,000 No
  • Flexible Delivery : 3 years

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