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Bachelor of Human Services

This degree looks at how to support the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.

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How long it takes
3 years
full time
Level
Bachelor degree
University
How you can study
Online, on campus or a mix
Includes a work placement
Taught by
6 providers
4 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Human Services asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in supporting people and communities
  • good listening and communication skills
  • a calm and respectful approach to others
  • a willingness to learn about social issues

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Bachelor or Undergraduate Certificate?

The Bachelor of Human Services is the higher level qualification. It is a bachelor degree, while the related qualification is an undergraduate certificate in the same subject.

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Where this course can take you

No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.

Jobs a degree can help with

None of these jobs needs a set qualification.

  • Case Manager

    Case managers coordinate the services a client needs and stay with them while the plan is carried out, working between the person and the health, welfare or justice systems involved.

    Median pay$68,600 (estimate)

    In demand

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

Where you can study this course

There are 6 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Human Services.

  • Human rights and social policy
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Community work
  • Ethics and professional practice
  • Mental health, disability and ageing
  • Supervised placement

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
  5. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

Questions people ask

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.

How is it different from Undergraduate Certificate in Human Services?

The Bachelor of Human Services is the higher level qualification. It is a bachelor degree, while the related qualification is an undergraduate certificate in the same subject.

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