Bachelor
of Human Services
February/July Intakes
Bachelor of Human Services – On Campus and External/Online
Course Details Bachelor of Human Services
The Bachelor of Human Services offers three specialisations: Family Support and Child Protection, Human Behaviour, and Youth Work. Students undertake either a practicum stream or a coursework stream within their chosen specialisation.
Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Social Science may articulate to the Bachelor of Human Services. Students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Human Services may exit with the Diploma of Social Science, subject to the completion of course rules.
Duration
3 years full-time
6 years part-time
Commencing
Semester 1
Semester 2
QTAC Code
094201
CRICOS Code
092836E
Mode
On campus, External/Online
Course Code
SS19
Minimum Selection
Rank (ATAR/RANK)
65.00/66
Career outcomes from a Bachelor of Human Services
A Social Science degree at CHC prepares you to serve with compassion, insight, and purpose wherever people need care, support, and advocacy. Grounded in a Christian values, our graduates are equipped to understand the complexities of human behaviour and respond with empathy and wisdom. Whether working in counselling, community services, or the broader social sector, a career in Social Science can bring hope, healing, and justice into the lives of others.
Admissions Criteria
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Applicants who have completed secondary education in the last two years and who are aged 17 years or over, are eligible for admission to this course.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study of at least a completed Certificate III (with a GPA of at least 4.0, where applicable) and who are aged 17 years or over, are eligible for admission to this course.
Applicants with completed higher education study, and applicants with higher education study of at least one semester (full-time equivalent) who wish to transfer to or within CHC, are eligible for admission to this course.
Applicants with work and life experience who demonstrate readiness for higher education, including successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT), are eligible for admission to this course.
English language proficiency
Applicants for whom English is not their first language must provide certified documentary evidence that their secondary schooling, or tertiary studies of at least one year, was conducted in the English language or they have satisfactory results in an acceptable English Language Proficiency examination (see table below). Results are to be no more than two years old as at the commencement of the course of study.
What to expect
The Bachelor of Human Services is a practical, people-focused degree that equips you to work with individuals, families, and communities in need. In the practicum stream, you'll take part in placements during your second and third years, giving you valuable real-world experience, confidence, and professional connections. You’ll apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to real-life settings, building the skills that employers look for. For those seeking a broader perspective, CHC also offers the opportunity to complete an overseas placement, providing global insight into human services practice and training you to respond with compassion, cultural awareness, and professional excellence.
The Bachelor of Human Services consists of 24 units:
The Bachelor of Human Services consists of 24 units – 16 core units and 8 specialisation units. The core units consist of 2 Christian Studies units and 14 Professional Studies units, while the specialisation units consist of 4 discipline-specific units and 4 CPS in either a practicum stream or a coursework stream.In planning their courses, students must consult the Social Sciences Courses Guide for information regarding course rules and requirements, including unit prerequisite requirements.
Unit outlines available early 2026.
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Regardless of whether you have recently completed secondary education or have vocational education and training (VET) study, higher education study, or work and life experience, the process of applying for admission to CHC will depend on whether your preferred course is an undergraduate course or a postgraduate course, and whether you are a domestic student or an international student.
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