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Bachelor of Community Welfare

ProviderSouthern Cross University
Course code: UAC331162UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

The Bachelor of Community Welfare provides you with the theoretical and practical foundations for work in the human services sector. You will gain skills in case management, community development, counselling, social research, policy work, advocacy, and grief and loss counselling. Particular emphasis is placed on social justice and human rights as the basis for community welfare practice. Core units focus on counselling, case management, mental health, human services, research, youth work, disability and community development. Elective units also provide opportunity for you to pursue other areas of interest. We'll harness your empathy and enhance your communication skills with a view to delivering great outcomes across community welfare practice. You will also gain on-the-job experience through extensive placements, working with individuals and organisations that share your commitment and are working to improve people's lives.

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

~69.33%-86.67%
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Student profile

Total students7
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School leavers (ATAR)<5 · <5%
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Secondary education<5 · <5%
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Vocational pathway12 · 50%
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International students<5 · <5%
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Course curriculum

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