Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services), Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services), Bachelor of Arts
In this double degree you can tailor your learning experience to your interests and career goals. You will learn from world-class educators and researchers and benefit from our on-campus learning facilities, including – for language students – the Multimedia Languages Lab where you can connect in real-time with native speakers…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
In this double degree you can tailor your learning experience to your interests and career goals.
You will learn from world-class educators and researchers and benefit from our on-campus learning facilities, including – for language students – the Multimedia Languages Lab where you can connect in real-time with native speakers from around the world, and our Human Services Studios.
In your studies you will learn from industry experts and award-winning researchers. You will build strong workplace networks when you complete 560 hours of field placements during your final year.
Your career:
A career in the human services sector requires a strong interest in people; you also need to be able to think clearly and logically, to be compassionate, understanding and patient. If you think you’ve got what it takes, the employment opportunities are excellent and the demand for graduates is high, with graduating students quickly finding work in a wide range of fields. Careers to consider:
- community development officer: employed by a city, neighbourhood or other municipality to ensure the growth, health and vitality of a region
- community services worker: work with individuals and groups in the areas of psychology, rehabilitation and social work
- consular officer: issue visas, and offer advice and consular assistance
- counsellor: work with individuals and groups to help people overcome problems
- humanitarian worker: facilitate the distribution of aid to people who have been affected by human or natural disasters
- ministerial advisor: ensure that decisions made by the minister are implemented by agencies
- project manager: use your managerial expertise to manage individual projects; work to meet deadlines and budget requirements
- policy developer and analyst: study social problems and develop policies in order to solve them
- social researcher: plan, design, conduct, manage and report on a range of social topics, including crime, healthcare, social services and unemployment
- translator/interpreter: assist in communication between two parties and translate either written or spoken words from one language into another
- youth worker: guide and support young people in their social, educational and personal development
- policy advisor: review, develop and implement policies and strategies
You could improve your employment prospects by continuing your studies with a one-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree.
What you’ll learn:
You will develop the skills, knowledge and intercultural expertise to support individuals, families, groups and communities both locally and internationally in the community aid and humanitarian sector.
You will also develop diverse knowledge in political, behavioural and social sciences, all within the context of human services. To complement your studies in Human Services, you will complete two Arts majors, choosing from Languages (English as An Additional Language; French, Italian or Japanese Studies); International Relations; Sociology; or Linguistics.
You could improve your employment prospects by continuing your studies with a one-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree.
Alternative Pathways:
There are other pathways you can follow to study this degree, including:
SAIBT Diploma of Arts
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:
Recent secondary education:
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent and
Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
or
Higher education study
Complete or partly complete a recognized higher education program at a recognized higher education institution
or
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Complete an award from a registered training organization at Diploma level or above
or
Work and life experience
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past
English language requirements:
IELTS score of 6.0; TOEFL iBT score of 60 with Reading and Writing not less than 18; TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 550 with TWE of 4.5; Cambridge CAE/CPE score of 169; Pearson’s test of English (Academic) (PTE) score of 50 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50; CELUSA score of AE4.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous. Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring they graduate career ready.^Ranked in the World’s Top 50 Under 50 – Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 and Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research
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