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Broadens students' understanding of themselves, their community and society, as well as preparing them for work as policymakers, managers and practitioners within the community/public service sector.

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

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.

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:

Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);

Indigenous University Orientation Course;*

* Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

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

Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;

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;

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 programmes defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

Admissions Option 2

Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online

Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup or Online

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

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

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This course prepares graduates for working with people and communities and being able to specialise in family support, early education and care, community work and community development.

Community Worker, Community Development Officer, Policy Officer, Family Support Officer, Parent Education Coordinator, Project Officer.

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Social Science

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Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
Unit from Major	x 17	270
Unit from Minor/Elective	x 6	90

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
Unit from Major	x 17	270
Elective Unit	x 6	90

Bachelor of Social Science

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