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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Human Services

Course code: #1394

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Human Services

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $30,500 AUD

  • Application fee

    $50 AUD

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    61.3 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    026703K

Highlights
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-March 31-January-2024 2024-01-31
Winter-July 03-June-2024 2024-06-03
Fall-March 31-January-2025 2025-01-31
Winter-July 03-June-2025 2025-06-03

Overview

Bachelor of Human Services

Study human services and bring real change to people's lives. 

This degree at Griffith will equip you to work with individuals, families, and communities. 

You will learn from experts with links to health and community sectors and government and non-government organisations. 

You will learn about human services in Australia and develop the knowledge and skills needed to build a better future for individuals and families in need, younger and older people, and persons with a disability. 

Through your studies, you will develop a clear and insightful understanding of social justice, empowerment, and inclusion principles. 

You will learn through hands-on experience as you undertake a professional placement in your final year of study.

Honours is available through an additional year of study.

Work-integrated learning

Work-integrated learning activities (professional placements) integrate theoretical learning with its application in the workplace. 

The inclusion of work-integrated learning activities in the degree program demonstrates Griffith's commitment to preparing its graduates for success in their working life.

In this program, you will spend 400 hours (four days per week) in the work/professional environment during trimester six of the full-time program or equivalent. 

Placements may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan/Gold Coast area, including Northern New South Wales and (by negotiation) interstate or overseas.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$30,500

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,344
Accommodation 1 bed room 0
Tuition 1 person $30,500

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcripts
  • Award certificates
  • A key/guide to a grading system
  • Official English language translations of documents not in English
  • IELTS or TOEFL test results if English is not your native language
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

79
19
listening
19
writing
19
speaking
19
reading

PTE

58
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

176
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Suppose you do not meet the University's specified English language requirements. 

In that case, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. 

The duration of your English study will vary depending on your current level of English.

Griffith University Degrees require IELTS 6.5:

IELTS Entry requirementTOFEL Entry requirementPTE Entry requirementWeeks
6.0 (no sub score < 5.5)71 (W19, L,R,S 17)50 (no comm skill < 42)10
5.5 (no sub score < 5.0, W 5.5)52 (W17,S15 L,R 10)42 (no comm skill < 36, W42)20
5.5 (no sub score < 5.0)52 (W,S15 L,R 10)42 (no comm skill < 36)25
5.0 (no sub score < 4.5, W 5.0)40  (W15,S13 L,R 6)36 (no comm skill < 30, W36)30
5.0 (no sub score < 4.5)40 (W,S13 L,R 6)36 (no comm skill < 30)35
4.5 (no sub score < 4.0, W 4.5)33  (W13,S12 L,R 4)30 (no comm skill < 29, W30)40
4.5 (no sub score < 4.0)33 (W,S12 L,R 4)30 (no comm skill < 29)45
4.0 or lower32 or lower29 or lowerOver 45

Academic background and requirement

Completion of secondary school comparable to Australian Year 12 or equivalent academic achievement.

Prerequisites: -

 

China:

Qualification: GaoKao: Successful completion of the National College Entrance Examination (Gao Kao) with a minimum of 63% of the overall maximum score.

Qualification: Peoples Republic of China Senior Middle School Graduation Certificate

A grade average of 91 in the final year results OR successful completion of a recognised pre-tertiary or foundation program OR successful completion of one year of study at a recognised tertiary or higher education institution is required in addition to the completion of High School studies.

India:

All India Senior School Certificate or Comparable Qualification (awarded by CBSE or CISCE): An overall grade average of 65% in the best four academic subjects

Iran:

Qualification: Iranian High School Diploma (before 2019): Grade average of 17.7 in the final year results

Qualification: Iran Pre-University Certificate or Iranian High School Diploma from 2019: Grade average of 12.3 in the last year's results

 

Canadian Colleges Pathway (Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 entry)

Applicants for the Canadian Colleges Pathway must have the following:

  • Successfully completed a three-year program in a related discipline. These students will be granted 160 credit points of advanced standing and will need to complete only 80 credit points to be awarded a Bachelor of Human Services; OR
  • Successfully completed a two-year program in a related discipline. These students will be granted 120 credit points of advanced standing and will need to complete only 120 credit points to be awarded a Bachelor of Human Services.

Career opportunities

  • Social Services Case Manager
  • Community Outreach Coordinator
  • Human Services Program Coordinator
  • Family Support Specialist
  • Mental Health Technician
  • Crisis Intervention Counselor
  • Rehabilitation Specialist

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