Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Community Services)

Torrens University Australia

Bachelor's degree

In Sydney and Adelaide (Australia)

£ 2,010.38 VAT inc.

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Original amount in USD:

$ 2,515

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Description

  • Duration

    3 Years

The Bachelor of Applied Social Science Community Services prepares you with theoretical and practical skills necessary to pursue a career in community and public sectors. It delivers effective skills in counselling, social policy, advocacy and welfare, as well as practical experience working with individuals and communities. Upon completion, you may apply for membership in the Australian Community Workers Association, the peak body for community service professionals.

This course focuses on practical training while providing a solid grounding in the relevant communication, counselling and policy theory. You'll be able to choose from our extensive range of elective subjects to focus your study on what you're passionate about. This degree includes fieldwork placements, ensuring that you graduate with valuable experience and industry contacts.

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Adelaide (Australia)
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About this course

Apply effective counselling interventions with people presenting with alcohol and/or drug addiction.
Sharpen your communication to ensure suitable advice and support is offered.
Establish a grounding in relevant theory, transferrable into real-life counselling scenarios.
Explore the impact of mental illness on individuals and families.

The Bachelor of Applied Social Science Community Services has been designed to prepare you for employment in a role that leverages advocacy, social policy and community development to improve and support the lives of others. You will be ready to begin working in the dynamic field of community services in a career that makes a difference.
Career paths
Family Services
Case Manager
Community Development Officer
Youth Worker
Disability
Aged Care
Child Protection

Why study with us?
As the country’s fastest-growing university, Torrens University Australia brings a fresh approach to higher education. We focus on giving you the skills and the knowledge to ensure long-term success in your career. Our academics are highly qualified and will support you in every step of your study.

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Subjects

  • Social Science
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Counselling
  • Lifespan
  • Human development

Course programme

Each subject involves 10 hours of study per week, comprising 3 hours of facilitated study and 7 hours self-directed study.

International students must not enrol in more than one-third (33%) of online subjects over their course, and must study at least one face-to-face subject each study period. Please note that due to COVID-19, authorities have provided exceptions to the usual face-to-face learning requirements.

International students on a student visa are required to study full time (i.e. must complete a minimum of 1.0 EFTSL of study per year).

International students on a student visa are required to study full time, i.e. the student must complete a minimum of 1.0 EFTSL of study per year.

Year 1

8 Core subjects:
  • Interpersonal Communication | COU101A
  • Theories of Counselling | COU102A
  • Human Development Across the Lifespan (F2F & Online) | COU103A
  • Applied Counselling 1 | COU104A
  • Understanding Societies: An Introduction to Social Analysis | SOC102A
  • Developing Social Policy | SOC103A
  • Introduction to Community Services | WEL101A
  • Health and Well-Being | WEL102A
Year 2

7 Core subject

Choose 1 elective subject from the electives tab
  • Mental Health and the Community | COU202A
  • Applied Counselling 2 | COU203A
  • Fieldwork 1 | FLD201A
  • Mediation and Conflict Management | SOC201A
  • Introduction to Social Research Methods | SOC202A
  • Managing the Needs of Diverse Client Groups | WEL201A
  • Ethics and Professional Practice | WEL202A
Year 3

6 Core subjects

Choose 2 elective subjects from the electives tab
  • Working with Addicted Populations | COU301A
  • Qualitative Research Methods | SOC301A
  • Community Development | WEL301A
  • Case Management and Program Development | WEL302A
  • WEL303A Human Rights and Social Advocacy
Electives

Choose 3 elective subjects from below:
  • Relationship Counselling | COU201A
  • Applied Counselling 3 | COU204A
  • Counselling for Grief and Loss | COU302A
  • Alcohol and Other Drugs | COU304A
  • Narrative Therapy | COU306A
  • Existential Psychotherapy | COU307A
  • Focusing: Enhancing the Mind-Body Connection in Therapy | COU308A
  • Introduction to Gestalt Therapy | COU309A
  • Spirituality and Psychotherapy | COU310A
  • Fieldwork 2 for Community Services | FLD301A
  • WEL203A Chronic Illness and Disability
  • Death and Dying | WEL304A
  • Protection of Children | WEL305A

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This course is also available in online.

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Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Community Services)

£ 2,010.38 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in USD:

$ 2,515

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