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

In this double degree you can tailor your learning experience to your interests and career goals.

You will learn from world-class educators and researchers1 and benefit from our on-campus learning facilities, including - for language students - the Multimedia Languages Lab where you can connect in real-time with native speakers from around the world, and our Human Services Studios.

In your studies you will learn from industry experts and award-winning researchers. You will build strong workplace networks when you complete 560 hours of field placements during your final year.

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.

You could improve your employment prospects by continuing your studies with a one-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree.

You can gain an extra qualification and broaden your career prospects by completing a Diploma in Languages.

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
• social researcher: plan, design, conduct, manage and report on a range of social topics, including crime, healthcare, social services and unemployment
• translator/interpreter: assist in communication between two parties and translate either written or spoken words from one language into another
• youth worker: guide and support young people in their social, educational and personal development
• policy advisor: review, develop and implement policies and strategies

You could improve your employment prospects by continuing your studies with a one-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree.

1 Australian Government Department of Employment, Occupational Employment Projections 2015