Bachelor of Community and Human Services

Edith Cowan University

This degree will give you the community and human services skills, knowledge and capacity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and diverse communities. Through a social science and human rights lens, you’ll study how communities work, develop and change over time. You’ll explore concepts of social change, gender equality, cultural diversity, sustainability, child development, and policy development.

You will have opportunities to develop your networks, meet industry professionals and apply your knowledge through 400 hours of field placement to become work ready upon graduation. It’s your time to shine.

Course learning outcomes

1. Apply broad knowledge of social, cultural, ethical theories and frameworks relevant to community and human service organisations and practice.
2. Think critically to interpret, analyse, research, evaluate established theories, current practices, and issues that arise in relation to the practice of community and human service work.
3. Think creatively to effectively engage with issues and generate wholistic, inclusive outcomes in response to community and human service challenges.
4. Use digital literary skills to access, evaluate, synthesize relevant information from multiple sources, and engage with emerging technologies ethically and intelligently.
5. Communicate clearly and coherently to support and meet the needs and expectations of clients across the lifespan, communities and organisations.