Bachelor of Community and Human Services
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    Bachelor of Community and Human Services

    Edith Cowan University
    Edith Cowan University
    Australia
    Australia, Perth
    University Rank:#517
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 39,050 / year(s)

    Bachelor of Community and Human Services

    About

    About this Course

    Do you have a deep understanding of others, strong ability to connect with vulnerable people and are passionate about supporting people and communities to enhance their wellbeing?

    This degree will give you the community and human services skills, knowledge and capacity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and diverse communities. Through a social science and human rights lens, you’ll study how communities work, develop and change over time. You’ll explore concepts of social change, gender equality, cultural diversity, sustainability, child development, and policy development.

    You will have opportunities to develop your networks, meet industry professionals and apply your knowledge through 400 hours of field placement to become work ready upon graduation. It’s your time to shine.

    Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

    This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Course Entry

    Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

    • Academic Admission requirements (Band 3)

      All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

      • AQF Cert IV;
      • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
      • Undergraduate Certificate;
      • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
      • University Preparation Course;*
      • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
      • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

      * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

      For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

    English Program Requirements

    • English Language requirements (Band 3)

      English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

      • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
      • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;*
      • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
      • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
      • University Preparation Course;
      • Indigenous University Orientation Course;*
      • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
      • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
      • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

      * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

    Career

    Career Opportunities

    This course prepares you for working with people and communities, and being able to specialise in community work, community development and family support. Your job title could be Community Worker, Community Development Officer, Policy Officer, Family Support Officer, Parent Education Coordinator or Project Officer.

    Possible future job titles

    Community Worker, Community Development Officer, Policy Officer, Family Support Officer, Parent Education Coordinator, Project Officer

    Fee Information

    Bachelor of Community and Human Services

    Edith Cowan University

    Edith Cowan University

    Australia

    Australia, Perth

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