Bachelor of Arts (Human Services)

Human Services is a professional field that deals with human social problems in a community environment. At JCU you will be involved in individual and group projects, plus field trips. Graduates work with people to make a difference in their lives.

Course summary
Townsville; Cairns; External
3 years full time
Part time available
Midyear start - Yes
OP/Rank 2012 was 19/61
CRICOS code is 010346B

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Contribute to a socially just world

Human Services is a professional practice field that involves assisting and supporting people and communities to overcome difficulties and life changes.

What you will learn

This course includes subjects such as:

The Human Services major also aims to provide you with practical experience in addition to theoretical knowledge. Local and international field trips, individual and group projects and subjects in practical skills are taught by highly qualified professionals with experience in professional practice.

Study online

If you choose to study online, you will:

  • Download podcasts and slideshows of lectures

  • Participate in weekly quizzes and questions

  • Participate in web based tutorials

  • Download readings

  • Participate in online discussion boards

Assessment is done via

  • Weekly quizzes

  • Participation in online discussion boards

  • Essays

  • online exams (sometimes physical exams are held in a location close to you)

Getting out there

This degree is recognised by employers as providing a broad education that produces graduates with the communication, research, analytical and problem-solving skills essential in today’s workforce.

Human Services graduates can pursue careers with government and non-government organisations in the following areas:

  • aged services

  • community housing

  • disability services

  • mental health services

  • rehabilitation counselling

  • youth services

  • corrective services.

Graduates also work in developing social policy, disaster relief, and with charities and international aid organisations.

Joint degree options

Joint degrees give students expertise in a complementary discipline in reduced time and can enhance career prospects. At JCU the Bachelor of Arts degree can be combined as a joint degree in:


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