Bachelor of Human Services

Entry Requirements

Qualify for Special Entry

Applicants in any category whose study, work or life experiences have been impacted by disability, illness or family disruption will be given special consideration for admission. Each application will be considered on its merit, based on the evidence supplied by the applicant attesting to the circumstances of the applicant.

Applicants for special entry may need to complete written or numerical tasks to assist with assessing eligibility for admission.

Interview

Applicants participate in an admissions interview in person or via a web-based video meeting. This is an important opportunity to meet an Admissions Advisor who will spend time understanding your application and career goals. It is also an ideal opportunity to ask questions and learn more about student life at EQUALS.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English Language proficiency requirements are applicable to international students and in addition to academic or special entry requirements noted in the Admission Pathway section.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) – Academic: Overall 6.0 (with no skills band <5.5)

Course Details

Overview

The Bachelor of Human Services is a professional, integrated and comprehensive human services course that offers comprehensive up to date knowledge and experience discipline-specific, practical and applied training. From core learning and the development of critical skills and thinking, through to the development of ethical practice and professionalism, you’ll emerge as a competent practitioner.

You will expand and practice applying your knowledge through latest case studies, unique problem solving, group collaboration, essays, practical exercises, unique professional placements, action research, and quizzes.

You will become a ‘work-ready’ graduate with acquired knowledge and experience in all aspects of contemporary human services. You’ll gain both depth and breadth in human services as well as study more specialised options.

As a graduate of EQUALS you will:

demonstrate a commitment to the service of humanity through an expression of humility and compassion

advocate for diversity, justice, and equality and seek to empower others

demonstrate professional competence in all aspects of human services and community work delivery

strive to maintain the highest professional standards of care and personal integrity; and

be committed to continuing to improve your own professional practice through learning and the acquisition of new knowledge and skills.