About the course

In this degree, you'll learn the important skills and ethics needed for helping to improve the lives of others. You'll spend time in the industry, putting your skills into practice and experiencing real-life situations. This degree will prepare you for a career as a counsellor, in social research, youth justice, family and disability support, aged care, community engagement programs and more.

　　You'll learn the professional skills needed to succeed in the workplace, like communications and interpersonal skills and the theories behind your practices. Your subjects include 'social policy', 'social issues and personal values'and 'Australian indigenous societies'. You can also choose subjects from any other FedUni Arts degree, to learn a language, about public relations or politics. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (March), 2024	Mt Helen
Semester 1 (March), 2024	Churchill
Semester 1 (March), 2024	Melbourne
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Mt Helen
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Melbourne
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Churchill
Semester 1 (March), 2025	Mt Helen
Semester 1 (March), 2025	Churchill
Semester 1 (March), 2025	Melbourne
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Mt Helen
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Churchill
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Melbourne
Semester 1 (March), 2026	Mt Helen
Semester 1 (March), 2026	Churchill
Semester 1 (March), 2026	Melbourne
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Mt Helen
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Churchill
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Melbourne

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Federation University Australia

Successful completion of Australian Year 12, or overseas equivalent

　　IELTS: Overall Academic IELTS band score of 6.5 or equivalent.

　　TOEFL ibt: 79-93 with minimums: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing 21

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Federation University Australia. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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