Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services), Bachelor of Psychology

This double degree will set you apart from your competitors – and it can be achieved with only one extra year of study.You will learn from industry experts and award-winning researchers, and gain hands-on experience in our on-campus Social Work Studios. In the custom-built studios you will work alongside field practitioners and academic staff in simulated, real-life situations. Using state-of-the-art recording equipment and cameras, you can review your work and learn from your experiences. You will also build workplace networks when you undertake field education placements.You will graduate with a strong understanding of psychological issues, which will open up additional and more diverse employment opportunities.As part of your studies you will complete 560 hours of work experience during two supervised field education placements in a range of local, rural and international settings. This real-world experience is a major focus of your studies and provides valuable practical experience and the opportunity for you to build important industry relationships. In fact, students are often employed by the agencies in which they do their placements. You will also work alongside real-world practitioners and academics in our Social Work Studios.Graduates of this double degree will be well equipped to deal with the contemporary issues facing human service professionals. You will study a balance of courses in psychology and human services.This double degree provides a balance of courses in psychology and human services – for graduates this means you will enter the workforce with a strong understanding of psychology as it relates to the human services sector.

Career outcomes -:

community development officer: employed by a city, neighbourhood or other municipality to ensure the growth, health and vitality of a region
community services worker: work with individuals and groups in the areas of psychology, rehabilitation and social work
counsellor: work with individuals and groups to help people overcome problems
project manager: use your managerial expertise to manage individual projects; work to meet deadlines and budget requirements
policy development officer: this is an advisory role where you will be responsible for analysing data and advising policymakers
social researcher: plan, design, conduct, manage and report on a range of social topics, including crime, healthcare, social services and unemployment
youth worker: provide practical and emotional support to children and young people

Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND
Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.
Higher education study

Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above
OR
Work and life experience

Qualify for Special Entry, or
Complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past.
IELTS - 6.0 with 6 RWSL
TOEFL PBT - 550 with TWE of 4.5
TOEFL iBT - 60 with no less than 18