Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Human Services
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThis career-oriented course is flexible and you will select areas of study that align with your interests such as child and family services, youth justice, gender crime, Indigenous health, mental health and disability residential care, or policy skills and management. It prepares you for having an impact on real-world problems through social change activities.
You will complete 500 hours of supervised professional experience which will develop your assessment and intervention skills, and your own practice framework. Our students have completed placements in neighbourhood centres, homelessness and outreach services, youth services, child safety, disability, and residential aged-care facilities. There are also opportunities to complete placements in regional and rural areas, or overseas.
You will learn from passionate staff who are human services practitioners, social workers, counsellors, anthropologists, political activists and advocates. They consult regularly with industry to ensure your degree reflects the emerging priorities of the profession.
Delivery mode
Queensland University of Technology offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Victoria Park Rd, Kelvin Grove
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
ATAR/selection rank threshold: 70
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
ATAR/selection rank threshold: 70
Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
- English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3 & 4, C)
English Test
- PTE Academic/PTE Academic Online: Overall [58]; No component lower than [50]
- Cambridge English Score: Overall [176]; No component lower than [169]
- IELTS Academic / IELTS Online / IELTS One Skills Retake: Overall [6.5]; No component lower than [6.0]
- TOEFL iBT / Home / Paper: Overall [79]; Listening [16]; Reading [16]; Writing [21]; Speaking [18]
Course fees
$27,300
$101,400
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Human Services will prepare you for the following roles.
Career Counsellor
Career Counsellors help students and job seekers identify and pursue their ideal career path. They support their clients as they develop their inte...
Youth Worker
A Youth Worker supports children and young people who are going through a challenging time. You might provide guidance with issues such as homeless...
About Queensland University of Technology
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is an ambitious institution, with a growing research output focused on technology and innovation. QUT ranks in the world’s top 200 universities.
Our strategic plan establishes QUT as 'the university for the real world' and charts our provision of transformative education and research that is relevant to our communities.
With more than 50,000 students across two inner-city campuses in Brisbane, QUT offers academic programs in fields spanning business, creative industries, education, engineering, health, law, science, and social justice across five faculties.
