Course overview
The Bachelor of Community Services equips you with theory and 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 is currently seeking accreditation by the industry peak body.
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.
- This course has a requirement of 400 hours of fieldwork placement.
Course record
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Community Services has been designed to prepare you for employment in a role that leverages advocacy, social policy and community development to improve and support the lives of others. You will be ready to begin working in the dynamic field of community services in a career that makes a difference.
Potential career paths
Community Worker Welfare Worker Community Development Officer Youth Worker Case Manager NDIS Support Coordinator Mental Health Support Worker
Majors
Mental Health, Lifespan Development, Theories of Counselling, Professional Practice and Industry Placement, Social and Emotional Wellbeing, Professional Communication and Collaboration Case Management and Understanding Community Services.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Satisfactory completion of an Australian Year 12 or equivalent. English language test selection Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent. Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Satisfactory completion of an Australian Year 12 or equivalent. English language test selection Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent. Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. English language test selection Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent. Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. English language test selection Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent. Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. English language test selection Academic IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.
Student profile
No de-identified past offer cases are available for this course yet.
Campuses & intake dates
- MelbourneVIC