Degree Structure: Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Human Services
Program code: BSOCS
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 84 units for all Core courses, and
- 24 to 30 units for one Major from Majors, and
- 24 units for all Work integrated learning, and
- 6 to 12 units for Electives
Study plan
A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.
Enrolment information
Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.
Courses
Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.
What courses you'll study
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 84 units for all Core courses, and
- 24 to 30 units for one Major from Majors, and
- 24 units for all Work integrated learning, and
- 6 to 12 units for Electives
Complete 84 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Governance and Citizenship in Australia
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Course code
POLI1011
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Units
6
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Course name
Australian Social Policy
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Course code
POLI2010
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Units
6
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Course name
Group Work
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Course code
PSYC1009
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Units
6
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Course name
Applied Psychology
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Course code
PSYC1010
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Units
6
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Course name
Human Service Provision
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Course code
SOCI1009
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Units
6
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Course name
Social Research Methods
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Course code
SOCI2009
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Units
6
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Course name
Human Service Project Management
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Course code
SOCI2010
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Units
6
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Course name
Communication Skills in Social Work and Human Services
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Course code
SOWK1001
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Units
6
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Course name
The Social World
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Course code
SOWK1002
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Units
6
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Course name
Human Service Intervention
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Course code
SOWK2002
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Units
6
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Course name
Interviewing Skills in Social Work and Human Services
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Course code
SOWK2003
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Units
6
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Course name
Mental Health and Mental Wellbeing
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Course code
SOWK2004
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Units
6
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Course name
Aboriginal Australians and the Human Services
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Course code
SOWK2006
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Units
6
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Course name
Human Service Workers and the Law
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Course code
SOWK2008
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Units
6
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Complete 30 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Policy Practice
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Course code
POLI3021
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Units
6
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Course name
Case Management
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Course code
SOCI3008
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Units
6
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Course name
Social Analysis and the Human Services
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Course code
SOCI3009
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Units
6
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Course name
Child Development
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Course code
SOWK1003
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Units
6
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Course name
Working with Community
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Course code
SOWK2001
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Units
6
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Work Integrated Learning description
WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.
Complete 24 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Human Service Field Placement A
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Course code
SOCI3901
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Units
12
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Course name
Human Service Field Placement B
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Course code
SOCI3900
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Units
12
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Electives description
A flexible course choice within your degree.
Complete 6 to 12 units for either of the following:
- 12 units from Program electives, or
- 6 units from University-wide electives
A full list of university-wide elective options can be accessed below.
University-wide elective options| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Intercultural Communication
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Course code
COMM1002
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Units
6
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Course name
Language and Identity
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Course code
COMM2001
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Units
6
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Course name
Aboriginal Health: Culture, Community and Country
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Course code
HLTH1017
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Units
6
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Course name
Ageing and the Law: Elder Law and Policy
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Course code
LAWS2009
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Units
6
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Course name
Meaning, Context and Inference
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Course code
LING1001
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Global Politics and Development
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Course code
POLI1012
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Units
6
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Course name
UO Counselling Concepts
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Course code
SOCI1008
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Units
6
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Course name
UO Ageing and Disability Friendly Environments
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Course code
SOCI2011
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Units
6
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Course name
UO Case Management for Consumer Directed Care in Disability and Aged Care
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Course code
SOCI3036
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Units
6
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Course name
UO Working with Community
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Course code
SOWK2010
|
Units
6
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Your program team
Mrs Paula McCubbin
Program Director
College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences
School of Social Work and Social Care
