Our courses information
Our courses offer the right balance of practical knowledge and academic excellence and a wide range of study options.
- Location:
Joondalup - Study Mode:
Full-time, Part-time - Delivery Mode:
Off-campus
On-campus - Duration:
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time - Faculty:
Computing, Health and Science - School:
Psychology and Social Science - Code:
G36 - CRICOS:
034447K
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Bachelor of Social Science
Broadens student's understanding of themselves, their community and society as well as prepare them for work as policy makers, managers and practitioners within the community/public service sector.
It also offers a pathway into Social Work.
Disciplines offered include:
- Applied Counselling
- Children and Family Studies
- Community Studies
- Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Home Economics
- Welfare and Community Work
- Women's Studies
- Youth Work
Students who complete a major in Children and Family Studies receive Accreditation under the Community Services (Child Care) legislation to work as trained staff in Children's Services / Child Care.
The Major in Children and Family Studies also has Accreditation in New South Wales.
Any of the following Majors: Children and Family Studies; Community Studies; Women's Studies and Youth Work; in combination with the Major in Welfare and Community Work are accredited with the Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers.
Admission requirements
Minimum admission requirements apply to enter this course.
Related careers
Policy Maker, Community Health Officer, Practitioners in the Community and Public Sector, Child Care Worker, Child and Family Support Worker, Disability Services Worker, Disability Project Officer, Disability Policy Officer, Youth Worker, Women's Refuge Worker, Women's Health Centre Project Officer, Multicultural Project Officer, Community Centre Co-ordinator, Sexual Assault Education Officer, Community Housing Project Officer, Trade Union Advocate, Social Program Evaluator, Graduate Officer in Public Service Agencies (e.g. Department of Community Development, Department of Child Protection, Department of Health, Disability Services Commission, Women's Policy Office, Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation)