Course overview
The Bachelor of Community Services equips you with theory and practical skills necessary for a career in community and public sectors. You'll cover counselling, social justice, advocacy and welfare, and gain practical experience working with individuals and communities.
This course focuses on practical training while providing a solid grounding in the relevant communication, counselling and policy theory. You'll be able to choose from our extensive range of elective subjects to focus your study on what you're passionate about. This degree includes fieldwork placements, ensuring that you graduate with valuable experience and industry contacts.
Learning outcomes:
- Demonstrate respectful and effective communication skills with the diverse cultures in which we work.
- Exercise critical judgement in advocating and empowering clients within a social justice context.
- Implement and apply community services competencies and professional practice within appropriate moral, ethical, legal and professional standards.
- Implement and evaluate interventions to support clients with diverse needs and experiences.
Note: This course is also available at our Adelaide and Melbourne campuses. Flexible study options are available including On-campus or Online.
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Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Family services, case manager, community development officer, Australian indigenous services, youth worker, disability aged care, child protection.
Other Information
Professional recognition
Approved by the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA). As a graduate of this course, you'll be able to apply for membership of the ACWA, the peak body for community services professionals.
Fees and charges
Students pay the full cost of domestic fee-paying (DFEE) courses. Scholarships and FEE-HELP loans are available. Current Torrens University fee information.
Majors
Areas of study
Community development, diversity and inclusion, first peoples cultures, health systems and community services, history and health, social justice, working with complex clients.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- ATAR is not a requirement. Applicants must have completed Year 12 or equivalent. All Applicants Refer to the Torrens University general admission criteria .
Student profile
Campuses & intake dates
- Sydney (Surry Hills)NSW