Bachelor of Community and Human Services
Perth, Australia
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2027
TUITION FEES
AUD 9,550 *
STUDY FORMAT
* commonwealth supported - estimated 1st year indicative fee
Key Summary
About: You’ll study community and human services at Edith Cowan University using social science and human-rights approaches to community work, social change, gender equality, cultural diversity, sustainability, child development and policy. The degree develops practical skills through networks, industry engagement and a 400 hours field placement to prepare you for work. You’ll build assessment and casework skills.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work in community services, policy, family support and development. Typical roles include Community Worker, Community Development Officer, Policy Officer, Family Support Officer, Parent Education Coordinator and Project Officer. Related paths include casework, community engagement, advocacy, program coordination and service management.
About this Course
Do you have a deep understanding of others, strong ability to connect with vulnerable people and are passionate about supporting people and communities to enhance their wellbeing?
This degree will give you the community and human services skills, knowledge and capacity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and diverse communities. Through a social science and human rights lens, you’ll study how communities work, develop and change over time. You’ll explore concepts of social change, gender equality, cultural diversity, sustainability, child development, and policy development.
You will have opportunities to develop your networks, meet industry professionals and apply your knowledge through 400 hours of field placement to become work ready upon graduation. It’s your time to shine.
Semester availability
- Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
- Semester 1: Study part-time at Joondalup or Online
- Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
- Semester 2: Study part-time at Joondalup or Online
Year 1 – Semester 1
Year 1 – Semester 2
Year 2 – Semester 1
Year 2 – Semester 2
Year 3 – Semester 1
Year 3 – Semester 2
Recommended Electives
Career Opportunities
This course prepares you for working with people and communities, and being able to specialise in community work, community development and family support. Your job title could be Community Worker, Community Development Officer, Policy Officer, Family Support Officer, Parent Education Coordinator or Project Officer.
Possible future job titles
Community Worker, Community Development Officer, Policy Officer, Family Support Officer, Parent Education Coordinator, Project Officer