Bachelor of Human Services

Through a number of diverse and rewarding roles, human services practitioners provide support to individuals, families, and communities who are experiencing social or economic adversity. They may work directly with clients providing support or advocating on their behalf, manage the delivery of services and support through agencies such as Centrelink, or work for the government in the development and implementation of new policies and programs. They are committed to improving social justice and human rights, promoting equitable and accessible services, and actioning social change.

Why choose this course?

This career-oriented course is flexible and you will select areas of study that align with your interests such as child and family services, youth justice, gender crime, Indigenous health, or policy skills and management. It prepares you for having an impact on real-world problems through social change activities.

You will complete 550 hours of supervised professional experience which will develop your assessment and intervention skills, and your own practice framework. Our students have completed placements in neighborhood centers, homelessness and outreach services, youth services, child safety, disability, and residential aged-care facilities. There are also opportunities to complete placements in regional and rural areas, or overseas.

You will learn from passionate staff who are human services practitioners, social workers, counselors, anthropologists, political activists, and advocates. They consult regularly with industry to ensure your degree reflects the emerging priorities of the profession.