BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
Are you passionate about working with and supporting people and communities to enhance their wellbeing?
Our Social Science degree provides you with the skills, knowledge and capacity to make that kind of difference.
In this course, you’ll study social change, gender equality, community development, sustainability and cultural diversity, child development, working with groups, and policy development through a social justice and human rights lens. You’ll also learn how to conduct social research using a range of methods, techniques and technologies.
You can study completely online, or on-campus. Either way, you’ll be under the guidance of lecturers who have extensive industry and research experiences to share with you.
During your studies, you’ll have opportunities to develop your networks, meet industry professionals and apply your knowledge to become work ready through 400 hours of field placement.
And as a graduate with a Social Science degree, you’ll be recognised by the Australian Community Workers Association and be eligible for full membership.
Students are required to complete a professional placement unit during the course. The requirements for this professional placement vary depending on the major that is selected but both majors must meet the Standards of Practice as set by the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA).
Attendance requirements
Students undertaking the Majors in Human Services and Community Work, and Children and Family Studies are required to complete the Standards of Practice as set out by Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA). Students undertaking the Major in Human Services are required to complete the competencies as set out by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required
Risk Management Assessment is negotiated with the agencies and ECU under agreement arrangements. Students are required to have a Working With Children check and a National Police Clearance.
Professional practice rules
The accrediting bodies Standards of Practice are required to be met
