Course Overview

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

General Eligibility

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.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).