Program Overview

Bachelor of Human Services

The Bachelor of Human Services is a professionally accredited course that prepares students for a career in the human services sector. This course is offered online and is highly valued by industry and employers.

Key Information

• Study mode and sessions: Online
• Duration: Minimum time - 3 years, Maximum time - 8 years
• Entry score: 55
• Indicative fees:
  • International online: Fee paying overseas: Full-time - $26,960.00 pa, Part-time - $13,480.00 pa
• Course points and codes: Credit Points: 192, AQF: Level 7
• Cricos:
• Additional information:
  • Professionally accredited course
  • First Nations Direct Entry Program
  • On campus intensive school
  • Charles Sturt Advantage early offer program
  • Integrated Industry connections
  • Work-integrated learning

Why Study with Us?

Charles Sturt University has more than 50 years' experience delivering human services education. This degree supports graduates of the two-year full-time (or equivalent) Diploma of Community Services or similar provided by Australian TAFE and registered training organisations. If you have completed this diploma or similar, the credit awarded towards your degree could reduce the course duration to as little as 1.5 years full-time (3 years part-time).

Career Opportunities

When you graduate, you'll be ready to make your mark in a wide range of careers, including:

• Aged care professional
• Careers counsellors
• Child protection officer
• Community development officer or educator
• Crisis counsellor or multicultural support officer
• Disability care worker
• Juvenile justice officer
• Case worker and case manager

What You Will Study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Course Information (192 pts)

The course consists of sixteen (16) core subjects and one (1) major sequence OR eight (8) restricted elective subjects.
Students admitted into the course with a specified credit package complete a reduced set of subjects in recognition of the credit, see Admission with Diploma course structures.

Essential Set (192 pts)

Core Subjects 128 Credit Points

Without Major 64 Credit Points

Restricted Electives 64 Credit Points

Select eight (8) subjects from the following:

• GER404 | Ageing and Professional Practice | 8 credit pts
• HCS205 | Child Abuse and Child Protection | 8 credit pts
• HCS305 | Power, Oppression, Violence and Trauma | 8 credit pts
• HCS310 | Mental Health | 8 credit pts
• HCS321 | Welfare Practice with Children, Young People and their Carers | 8 credit pts
• HCS406 | Social Work and Human Rights | 8 credit pts
• HCS410 | Legal Issues in Child and Adolescent Welfare | 8 credit pts
• HSC216 | Suicide Prevention | 8 credit pts
• HSC312 | Sexual Assault, Family Violence and Associated Trauma | 8 credit pts
• HSC317 | Assessment, Diagnosis and Risk Management | 8 credit pts
• IKC100 | Indigenous Australian Health | 8 credit pts
• IKC102 | Indigenous Australian Cultures and Knowledge Systems | 8 credit pts
• JST204 | Young People and Crime | 8 credit pts
• LES202 | Contemporary Issues in Community Development | 8 credit pts
• PSY113 | Child and Adolescent Psychology | 8 credit pts
• PSY114 | First Nations Australians and Psychology: An Introduction | 8 credit pts
• PSY214 | Health Psychology | 8 credit pts
• PSY216 | Psychology of Ageing | 8 credit pts
• SOC215 | Gender, Family and Society | 8 credit pts
• SOC308 | Community Analysis | 8 credit pts
• SWK423 | Ethics and Social Work Practice | 8 credit pts
• WEL206 | Facilitating Positive Behaviours | 8 credit pts
• WEL217 | Social Dimensions of Disability | 8 credit pts
• WEL218 | Developing Cross Cultural Competencies | 8 credit pts
• WEL222 | Case Management | 8 credit pts
• WEL229 | Introduction to Addiction Studies | 8 credit pts
• WEL407 | Working alongside children and young people in Indigenous Australian communities | 8 credit pts
• WEL409 | Grief, Loss and Change | 8 credit pts
• WEL425 | Addiction - clinical practice in human services | 8 credit pts
• WEL426 | Disaster Recovery: A Human Services Perspective | 8 credit pts
• WEL427 | Transformative ecosocial change in human services | 8 credit pts
• WEL429 | Indigenous Australian Practice for Human Service Workers | 8 credit pts

Major 64 Credit Points

Select one (1) major from the following:

• AW0001 | Australian Indigenous Communities and Culture | 64 credit pts
• DB0001 | Disability | 64 credit pts
• MH0001 | Mental Health and Addiction | 64 credit pts
• MW0001 | Multicultural Welfare | 64 credit pts
• SG0001 | Gerontology and Healthy Ageing | 64 credit pts
• YF0001 | Child, Youth and Family Practice | 64 credit pts

Specialisations/Majors

• Australian Indigenous welfare: Develop your understanding of Indigenous history, health and culture and then apply your knowledge in a human services setting. Show your commitment to social justice and the process of reconciliation for Indigenous Australian communities which is based on an understanding of culture, experience, histories and contemporary issues.
• Child, Youth and Family Practice: Learn about child welfare, wellbeing and the delivery of social services to children, young people and their families. Work to strengthen families and help them respond and adapt to change. Careers include child protection practitioner, case manager, juvenile justice worker, domestic violence worker, youth worker, counsellor and family worker.
• Disability: Develop your skills and knowledge related to the health and wellbeing of people who have a disability and with the provision of social welfare services to them. Work as a community development officer, community educator, crisis intervention worker, case worker, case manager or project officer.
• Gerontology and Healthy Ageing: Focus on the health and wellbeing of older people and the delivery of social welfare services to this group. You can build a career as an aged care worker, community development officer, community educator, crisis intervention worker, case worker, case manager or care coordinator.
• Human Services: You can choose to graduate with a Bachelor of Human Services without specialisation by undertaking eight restricted electives across the specialisation subject areas.
• Mental Health and Addiction: Gain the skills and knowledge to commence your career in the mental health or drug and alcohol areas. Choose this specialisation if you're interested in a career as a mental health counsellor, case manager, drug and alcohol worker, intake and assessment officer, community development officer or educator.
• Multicultural Welfare: Develop cross-cultural competencies and explore human rights and international social development. Careers include case manager, community development officer, community educator and crisis intervention worker.

Costs

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Bachelor of Human Services

Course Fees

If you are an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, and meet the relevant citizenship and residency requirements, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place

• 1 year full-time equivalent fee: $TBA
• Please note: Fees are indicative only, based on full-time study. Check the course duration and graduation requirements to determine your study load for this course.

Payment Options

1. Pay all of your student contribution up front direct to the university
2. Pay part of your student contribution to the university and defer the balance via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)
3. Defer all of your student contribution via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)

Scholarships

We have scholarships and grants, totalling over $11 million annually! They cover various areas such as academic performance, volunteering, sports achievements, community service, specific courses, on-campus living and individuals in unique circumstances.

Entry Requirements

• Selection rank: 55
• Academic entry requirements:
  • A recognised diploma (or AQF equivalent) from the Australian Community Workers Association or a Registered Training Organisation with a work place learning component (refer to credit and pathways section for details)
  • OR Minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors)
  • OR Successful completion of two University level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
  • OR A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification undertaken post-secondary schooling
  • OR 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification
  • OR Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
  • OR Successful application via the Schools Recommendation Scheme
  • OR Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR

Credit and Pathways

If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to Apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.

• Apply via UAC: Important dates: Refer to key dates on the UAC website
• Apply via VTAC: Important dates: Refer to key dates on the VTAC website
• Apply directly to Charles Sturt: Important dates: Check out our direct application closing dates
• Recruitment agent: Have questions about Charles Sturt University or need help with the student visa application process? Find a recruitment agent

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• Bachelor of Social Work
• Graduate Certificate in Human Services
• Master of Leadership in Human Services (with specialisations)