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Bachelor of Human Services (Health and Social Wellbeing)

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Bachelor of Human Services (Health and Social Wellbeing) (BHSW)
CRICOS: 070616K
Entry requirements
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Study mode
  • On-campus
  • External
Campus
  • Ipswich
Duration
  • 3 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Feb, Jul
Note: The November intake (Semester 3) is only available via external study.

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Overview

  • Are you interested in the wellbeing of others and a role within government, community or health and social service organisations?
  • Acquire knowledge and skills in service organisation and delivery, case management and client advocacy. Explore a variety of best practice methods to ensure individuals sustain a quality of life at home or in the community.
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of social wellbeing, disability care, healthy ageing, assessment of individuals and families, client advocacy and provision of services.
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Professional accreditation

The Bachelor of Human Services (Health and Social Wellbeing) is accredited by the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA), the professional body for qualified community workers in Australia. Students who successfully complete this degree, including mandatory residential school courses and professional placement (fieldwork), will be eligible to apply for ACWA membership.

Career outcomes

  • As a graduate of this degree you will possess skills in assessment, rehabilitation and case management and be well-equipped to be a leader within the Human Services sector.

Entry requirements

Pre-requisites

To study this degree we assume you have sound knowledge in:

  • English (Units 3 & 4, C) 

We assume that your knowledge is equivalent to a grade C or higher in Units 3 and 4 at high school level (typically studied in Year 12). Find out more about assumed knowledge.

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide to the grades you need to apply for this degree. If your country is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility. 

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Additional requirements for placements

All students must provide the following documents prior to commencing clinical placements:

  • Blue Card or Working with Children Check
  • Australian Federal Police Criminal History Check certificate
  • Resume
  • UniSQ Student Declaration
  • UniSQ Placement Request form

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

If you have previously studied in your home country, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don’t meet the entry requirements, don’t worry, there are pathway options available to you.

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 24 units. Most courses (similar to ‘subjects’) are valued at 1 unit. To study full-time you would usually complete 4 units per semester.

Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 8
Health and Social Wellbeing courses 8
1 x second 8-unit major*
or 2 x 4-unit minors
or 1 x 4 unit minor plus 4 x electives
or 8 x electives		 8
Total 24

* The second 8-unit major can be chosen from:

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Professional experience

As part of the degree, you will need to complete professional experience placements. These experiences provide you with opportunities to put theory into practice.

All students must be able to meet the physical and other professional requirements of professional practice within this degree.

Residential schools

If you are enrolled in the External study mode in this degree, you will have the opportunity to come on-campus for residential schools, where you will attend face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and meet staff and other students.

This degree has a mandatory attendance requirement for some of the residential school courses. View the UniSQ Handbook or please contact us for more information.

Note: All students will be required to attend a mandatory 3-day on-campus residential school as part of ACWA accreditation requirements.

Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for international students' first year of study (8 units) in this degree:

Study Mode Cost
External/Online

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 32000
On-campus

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 32000

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2023. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Professional experience costs

This degree includes a professional experience component that may involve travel, accommodation and meal expenses.

Residential school costs

This degree includes an on-campus residential school component that involves travel, accommodation and meal expenses.

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

CRICOS: 070616K

Apply direct to UniSQ

The University accepts applications all year. Semester start dates are:

  • Semester 1, 2023 starts on Monday 20 February, 2023.
  • Semester 2, 2023 starts on Monday 10 July, 2023.
  • Semester 3, 2023 starts on Monday 13 November, 2023.

The University accepts applications all year. The start dates for Trimesters are:

  • Trimester 1, 2024 study period starts on 22 January 2024.
  • Trimester 2, 2024 study period starts on 13 May 2024.

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Begin your study journey today with the university rated five out of five stars for graduates starting salaries* and start the degree that’s right for you.

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