Federation University

Bachelor of Community and Human Services

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Are you passionate about helping people? Would you like to be able to provide support and assistance to a range of individuals, families and communities that are experiencing family violence, poverty, homelessness, mental health or living with disability? In this degree, you'll learn the important skills and ethics needed for helping to improve the lives of others. You'll spend time in the industry, putting your skills into practice and experiencing real-life situations. This degree will prepare you for a career as a counsellor, in social research, youth justice, family and disability support, aged care, community engagement courses and more.

You'll learn the professional skills needed to succeed in the workplace, like communications and interpersonal skills and the theories behind your practices. Your subjects include 'social policy', 'social issues and personal values ' and ' Australian indigenous societies'. You can also choose subjects from any other FedUni Arts degree, to learn a language, about public relations or politics.

Delivery mode

Federation University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Online

Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.

Work Placement

This course requires a total of 650 placement hours, across 18 weeks.

Locations
  • 100 Clyde Rd, Berwick
  • 107 Lydiard St, Ballarat Central
  • 7 Camp St, Ballarat Central
  • Gillies St, Lake Wendouree, Ballarat
  • Mount Helen, Ballarat
  • Northways Rd, Churchill

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students and recent secondary graduates (the past 2 years)

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English.

Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study

Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory course such as the Federation Access Studies Program (FAST).

Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study

Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.

Extra requirements

  • Working with Children (WWC) 
  • National Police Record Check
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $27,942 $90,000 Fees are based on full-time study.
Study mode On Campus / Online
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $27,942 $90,000

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Community and Human Services will prepare you for the following role.

About Federation University

At Federation University, the desire to transform lives and enhance communities informs everything we do. From research that improves people’s lives right around the world, to supporting our students to succeed at their studies and in life – we make a difference.

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Legal name Federation University Australia
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