Course Information

Bachelor of Social Science

Effective from 01-JAN-2019 : Code C58

This course is intended to broaden students' understanding of themselves, their community and society, as well as prepare them for work as policy makers, managers and practitioners within the community/public service sector.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Practicum Requirement

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.

Duty of care

Risk Management Assessment is negotiated with the agencies and ECU under agreement arrangements. Students are required to have a Working With Children check.

Attendance requirements

Students undertaking the Majors in Community Work and Children and Family Studies are required to complete the competencies 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).

Professional practice rules

The accrediting bodies competencies are required to be met.

Implications of failing

Students should be aware that failure to successfully complete the practicum unit will result in failure of the course.

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Accredited by: Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA).
Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) have accredited this course. To meet the professional accreditation requirements with ACWA, students must undertake certain units including 400 hours in the community and social science field.

Majors

One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Cert IV;
  • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;
  • Aboriginal Student Intake Test; or
  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
  • University Preparation Course;
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course;
  • Aboriginal Student Intake Test;
  • AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 3 Years
  • Part Time: 6 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Non standard timetable requirements

For the Human Services Major some units undertaken on the South West (Bunbury) Campus are offered in intensive mode.

Course Coordinator

Dr Vicki Frances BANHAM

Course Structure

Students are required to complete a Major plus a supplementary program, comprising of Minor and/or Elective units:

Children and Family Studies
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
Unit from Majorx 17270
Unit from Minor/Electivex 690
Human Services
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
Unit from Majorx 20330
Elective Unitx 230
Community Work
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
Unit from Majorx 12180
Elective Unitx 9135
SWK1106Psychology for Social Work15
CSV3113Professional Placement30

Note: CSV3113 is a full-year unit undertaken in Year 3, Semesters 1 and 2.

Note: Students should complete no more than 150 credit points at Level 1000 when combined with their selected major.

Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course

One or more of the majors in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the major for more information.


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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