Bachelor of Social Science
Perth, Australia
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
6 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Distance Learning
* direct applications
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Social Science at Edith Cowan University (ECU), Western Australia, broadens understanding of self, community and society and prepares students for roles in policy, management and practice within community and public services. Majors include Children and Family Studies and Human Services and Community Work. The course is accredited by the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) and includes 400 hours community placement.
Career Outcomes: Graduates also work with communities, specialize in family support, early education and care, community work and development. Career opportunities: Community Worker; Community Development Officer; Policy Officer; Family Support Officer; Parent Education Coordinator; Project Officer.
Broadens students' understanding of themselves, their community and society, as well as preparing them for work as policymakers, managers and practitioners within the community/public service sector.
Majors you can study in this course
One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.
- Children and Family Studies
- Human Services and Community Work
Professional Recognition
Accredited by: Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA)
Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) have accredited this course. To meet the professional accreditation requirements with ACWA, students must undertake certain units including 400 hours in the community and social science field.
Course Details
Semester availability
- Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
- Semester 1: Study part-time Online
- Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online
- Semester 2: Study part-time Online
Course Structure
Students are required to complete a Major plus a supplementary programme, comprising of Minor and/or Elective units:
Children and Family Studies
Human Services and Community Work
Note: Students should complete no more than 150 credit points at Level 1000 when combined with their selected major.
Career Opportunities
This course prepares graduates for working with people and communities and being able to specialise in family support, early education and care, community work and community development.
Possible future job titles
Community Worker, Community Development Officer, Policy Officer, Family Support Officer, Parent Education Coordinator, Project Officer.