In these courses you'll tackle the many challenges in society's overall well-being, including those impacting the most vulnerable populations. You'll become a social change maker, working with individuals, communities, and care-focused organisations to create positive outcomes.
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We're ranked one of the world's best universities under 50 years old, and we've already established a global reputation for such a young institution.
Many of the courses in this area can be studied online, allowing you to balance work and/or family responsibilities with being a student.
Our future student events include a mix of on-campus and online sessions designed to help you decide what to study at ECU.
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Experience Social Sciences, Social Work & Youth Work at ECU.
Scholarships recognise those whose life journey may have been challenging, as well as students who've shown outstanding academic excellence and endeavour.
A scholarship can help you realise your ambitions by paying for fees, text books and living expenses.
Do you have any questions about the Social Sciences, Social Work & Youth Work study discipline?
ECU Youth Work graduate
ECU gives you the ability to apply your knowledge, and to experience what the industry is like
My experience studying at ECU has been great! The lecturers have been extremely helpful and the flexibility of the course has allowed me to adapt my studies to my lifestyle. At one stage, I was living in Italy, and was able to study online for a semester.
ECU also has a great reputation for providing practical experience opportunities. One of the practical placements I've already completed went so well that a year later I am still mentoring at the organisation.
ECU Bachelor of Social Science graduate
I wanted more from my job, to be more involved with children and families who are disadvantaged
I worked in childcare for many years and had worked my way up to management. I wanted more from my job, and wanted to be more involved with children and families who are disadvantaged. I never had a bad experience with any lecturer; they were always happy to help, listen and challenge my thinking.
And I didn't know how valuable the networking would be and how many opportunities it would open up. It was so much more than studying further to get a job.
ECU Youth Work graduate
ECU has helped me realise the type of youth worker I want to be
My study experience at ECU has been really enjoyable. The lecturers are extremely helpful, providing me with career advice as well as support within the course.
So far, I've undertaken three work placements, and all have been valuable. Not only have they helped me put theory into practice, they've also helped me realise the type of youth worker I want to be.
Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.
There's more than one admission pathway into an ECU course. It depends on what you've studied already, or your work or life experience.
Course tuition fees can change, but we can give you an estimate of your costs. If you're eligible, a scholarship or student loan can help too.
Applying for a course is a fairly simple process, especially if you have scanned copies of qualifications, your resume or other paperwork, ready to upload.
Starting a course is an exciting and sometimes daunting time, so we make a massive effort to ensure you get all the support you need to have a positive experience.