Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services)/Bachelor of Arts (HSVC-MBSR)

Gain hands-on experience and build industry networks with 560 hours of supervised local, rural or international work placements.Tailor your degree and select from majors in Sociology, Linguistics, English Language, French, Italian or Japanese Studies.Gain advanced knowledge, skills and intercultural expertise to develop services for individuals, families, groups and communities.Work alongside practitioners and highly skilled academic staff in simulated real-world scenarios.Study a curriculum informed by world-class research in Social Work and Sociology.Benefit from our on-campus facilities, including the Multimedia Languages Lab and Human Services Studios.Immerse yourself in your chosen language and culture through our exchange and in-country study programs.

This unique double degree will prepare you to work as a human services professional and develop services and support those that experience disadvantage, personal and social difficulties.The human services field is a rapidly growing sector of the Australian economy and an emerging area of global focus. Employers, both in Australia and internationally, are increasingly seeking skilled human service practitioners who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Graduates with a strong command of professional English, social policy skills, strong intercultural communication skills, and proficiency in a second language are in high demand.You will graduate with skills in research, policy and project management, tailored to your area of interest based on your choice of arts majors, choosing from Languages (English Language; French, Italian or Japanese Studies); Sociology; or Linguistics. Through 560 hours of supervised work placement you will be ready to work in a wide range of jobs in human services and community development.You will develop the skills, knowledge and intercultural expertise to support individuals, families, groups and communities both locally and internationally in the community aid and humanitarian sector.You will also develop diverse knowledge in political, behavioural and social sciences, all within the context of human services. To complement your studies in Human Services, you will complete two Arts majors, choosing from Languages (English Language; French, Italian or Japanese Studies); Sociology; or Linguistics.

Career outcomes - :

A career in the human services sector requires a strong interest in people; you also need to be able to think clearly and logically, to be compassionate, understanding and patient. If you think you’ve got what it takes, the employment opportunities are excellent and the demand for graduates is high1, with graduating students quickly finding work in a wide range of fields. Careers to consider:

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
consular officer: issue visas, and offer advice and consular assistance
counsellor: work with individuals and groups to help people overcome problems
humanitarian worker: facilitate the distribution of aid to people who have been affected by human or natural disasters
ministerial advisor: ensure that decisions made by the minister are implemented by agencies
project manager: use your managerial expertise to manage individual projects; work to meet deadlines and budget requirements
policy developer and analyst: study social problems and develop policies in order to solve them

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