Overview

You'll spend time in the industry, putting your skills into practice and experiencing real-life situations. This degree will prepare you for a career as a counselor, in social research, youth justice, family and disability support, aged care, community engagement programs and more.

With The Community and Human Services degree from Federation University Australia , you'll learn the professional skills needed to succeed in the workplace, like communications and interpersonal skills and the theories behind your practices. Your subjects include 'social policy', 'social issues and personal values'and 'Australian indigenous societies'. You can also choose subjects from any other FedUni Arts degree, to learn a language, about public relations or politics.

Please note that this program contains compulsory online courses.

Career opportunities

Case coordinator

Child welfare worker

Family caseworker

Case worker

Community development officer

Family services worker

Case management officer

Case manager

Child protection worker

Community development worker

Family support worker

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Work, Community and Human Services

The Sociological Imagination

Interpersonal Communication for Professional Practice

Theories and Models for Practice

Indigenous Australia

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-25 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-12-27 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-09 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-17 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology Community Development View 60 other Bachelors in Social Work in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Federation University Australia and/or in Australia, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 085212G

Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or overseas equivalent

Overall Academic IELTS band score of 6.5 or equivalent

Year 12 applicants will be ranked based on their ATAR and ATAR Adjustment Factors – e.g. Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) and Subject Adjustments. (Applicable to onshore international students)

Tuition Fee

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International

26040 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26040 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

8948 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8948 AUD per year during 36 months.

National students: Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Living costs for Ballarat

1260 - 2250 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Community and Human Services.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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