Bachelor of Community Services

University of New England

Institution rating

4.4

Duration

From 2 yearsfull-time(part-time available)

Study mode

Online

Next start date

October

Why study this course

Develop the practical skills and knowledge needed to provide socially inclusive, culturally appropriate support to individuals and groups
Learn about theories and methods underpinning the effective practice of community services, as well as the policy issues and legal and ethical responsibilities guiding practice
Choose a minor from Aboriginal community care, aged care, children and young people, disability, mental health or criminal corrections

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available.

Recognition

This program is accredited by the Australian Community Workers Association.

Entry requirements

Successful completion of Year 12 within the last two years; OR
Previous higher education study in an undergraduate certificate, diploma, advanced diploma/associate degree, bachelor degree or postgraduate degree with an appropriate Grade Point Average (GPA); OR
Successful completion of the UNE Diploma in Community Welfare and Wellbeing; OR
Completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the Community Services Training Package or Health Training Package in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health care or nursing
Successful completion of a vocational qualification such as a Certificate IV; OR
At least one year of paid professional experience; OR
Mature age special entry OR completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)

Where is this course offered?

This course is delivered online, so you can:

Study from anywhere and choose when you want to fit study into your week
Access all study materials, assessments, and student support services
Achieve the same qualification as someone studying in a classroom

Find out more about online courses and the benefits of studying online.

What you’ll learn

In this course you will learn about:

Optimising outcomes in complex case management
Case management in community services
Information and evidence in health and social care
Group work theory and practice
The skilled Counsellor
Disadvantage and service provision
Research methods for human services
Groups and communities
Working with Aboriginal people
Foundations for mental health practice

Enquire with University of New England or visit their website to find out more about the course content, units, and what you’ll learn.

Course price

The course price can vary depending on a few factors, including:

Whether the institution offers subsidies, concessions, or government loans and your eligibility to receive them
Your previous study and work experience
Your unit selections

Enquire with University of New England or visit their website to find out more about the course price for you.

What to know before you apply

To help you decide if this is the right course for you, University of New England can provide you with more information about:

Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to get credit or RPL for some units of this course based on your previous studies and work experience. This means the duration of the course may be reduced.

Enquire with University of New England or visit their website to find out more about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Student ratings of University of New England courses

4.4

(263 reviews)

*Combined student rating of this institution's courses

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Percentage of students that felt this course had a positive impact on their career

93%

Percentage of students that would recommend this course to a friend, relative or colleague

91%

Current and industry-relevant content

4.4

Course content compared to what was expected

4.4

Balance between theory and practical work

4.1

Quality of teachers and academic support

4.4

Ability to balance study with your other commitments

4.4

Assistance to help you find a job

3.4

Quality of online study portal

4.5

Transparency of course fees

4.5

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Support and delivery

When you study with UNE you will have access to:

Options to study on-campus or online
A personal and flexible learning approach
Academic staff who are passionate about what they teach
A free and confidential UNE counselling service
UNE Safety Shuttle bus which runs all year round, picking up students from various points on campus and transporting them safely to a location within the town boundary via the residential colleges

Why study with University of New England?

UNE is Australia's oldest regional university
UNE have been helping students study from home for more than 70 years, longer than any other university in Australia
Access course content when and where it suits you
UNE have been awarded five stars for both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching quality by the Good Universities Guide 2024, and is the only university awarded five stars for student experience 18 years in a row (2007-2024)