Bachelor of Applied Social Science

Course Code: BASSIX

Availability: On-campus Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, distance education and online                                                                                                                               International students: This course is available to international students
Modules: 24
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent                                                  Maximum duration: 8 years
Work Placement : Student Placement 1 & 2 (400 hours of practise)                          Entry Requirements: UAI 65, OP 14 or equivalent or, 21 years and over               English Language entry requirements: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
Accreditation: Higher Education
Scholarships Available:
ATSI Scholarship - Selection Criteria (PDF - Open or right click and save as),
Alan Rowe Scholarship - Selection Criteria (PDF - Open or right click and save as)
Scholarship Application Form (PDF - Open or right click and save as)

CRICOS: 051179F NSW, 060113E VIC, 053947K QLD

Why study this course

The Bachelor of Applied Social Science (B App Soc Sci) is a highly experiential course which combines theory and practice in an interactive learning environment consisting of small classes, group discussions, activities and role-plays. While studying this course you will learn contemporary communication and management theories as well as practical skills and people management tools which you will be able to apply to a variety of work-related fields.

The B App Soc Sci is an undergraduate degree which can be taken with either a specialisation in counselling, management, coaching or without a specialisation. If you undertake the B App Soc Sci you enrol in a generic first year then choose the specialisation you are interested in before you start your second year. This gives you time to gain an understanding of the areas that interest you the most so you are able to make a more informed decision when it comes to selecting the area you want to specialise in.

The B App Soc Sci also includes two student placements meaning you gain experience in your area of interest before you graduate, giving you an advantage when it comes to entering the work place.

Career outcomes

Graduates of the B App Soc Sci will be well suited for entry level employment in public, private and not-for-profit organisations. Graduates will be capable of functioning effectively as managers and will be highly regarded for their integrated theory and practice and their ethics and professionalism. ACAP graduates have gained employment in the following positions:

• Community Welfare Worker; Case Manager
• Community Services Manager
• Community Support Worker
• Public Servant
• Research Assistant
• Child Protection Caseworker

course sequence

To view the full Course Sequence Guide - click here.

Year 1 - Common first year

1. Interpersonal Communication
2. Introduction to Contemporary Society
3. Counselling Skills 1
4. Organisational Behaviour
5. Counselling Skills 2 [Pre-requisite: Counselling Skills 1]
6. Introduction to Psychology
7. Social Analysis
8. Conflict Management
9. Approaches to Cultural Diversity

Year 2

10.*Specialisation Module I
11. Developmental Psychology [Pre-requisite: Introduction to Psychology]
12. Developing Professional Practice [Pre-requisite: Counselling Skills 2]
13. *Specialisation Module II
14. Social, Legal and Ethical Issues [Pre-requisite: Counselling Skills 2]

Student Placement 1 ( 150 hours) commences

15. Social Policy [Pre-requisite: Social Analysis]
16. Groupwork Theory And Practice
17.Applied Social Research [Pre-requisite: Social Analysis]

Year 3

18. Professional Practice [Pre-requisite: Counselling Skills 2 and Developing Professional Practice]
19. *Specialisation Module III
20. Elective
21. Contemporary Social Issues
22. *Specialisation Module IV

Student Placement 2 (250 hours) commences

23. The Reflective Practitioner
24. Elective

Student Placement 2 continued. (Must be completed prior to graduation)

SPECIALISATION MODULES

Students who undertake the Bachelor of Applied Social Science with no Specialisation choose six electives. The electives may be chosen from any of the Specialisation modules (maximum of three from any one Specialisation) or from the list of elective modules (note that pre-requisites apply to some electives).

Counselling Specialisation Modules

• Counselling Methods 1
• Counselling Methods 2 [Pre-requisite: Counselling Methods 1]
• Counselling in Loss [Pre-requisite: Counselling Skills 2]
• Mental Health Issues

Management Specialisation Modules

• Management Theory and Practice
• Strategic Management and Planning
• Managing in Ambiguity and Change
• Contemporary Management Issues

Coaching Specialisation Modules

• Foundations of Positive Psychology
• Applied Positive Psychology
• Coaching Theory and Practice
• Coaching Applications
  
  

ELECTIVES

• Career Counselling and Assessment
• Foundations of Marketing
• Human Resource Management
• Leading and Visioning
• Managing and Developing Teams
• Business Efficiency and Resource Management
• Psychology of Peak Performance [Pre-requisite: Foundations of Positive Psychology]
• Psychology of Health and Wellness [Pre-requisite: Foundations of Positive Psychology]
• Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselling [Pre-requisite: Counselling Methods 1 and Counselling Methods 2]
• Crisis and Trauma Counselling [Pre-requisite: Counselling Methods 1 and Counselling Methods 2]
• Working with Children and Adolescents [Pre-requisite: Counselling Methods 1 and Counselling Methods 2]
• Family and Relationship Counselling [Pre-requisite: Counselling Methods 1 and Counselling Methods 2]
• Existential Counselling [Pre-requisite: Counselling Methods 1 and Counselling Methods 2]

How to Apply

It is strongly recommended that you apply well in advance of the term in which you plan to commence studying. Enrolment must be completed two weeks prior to the start of each term. Late applications are only accepted if places are available.

Click here to apply.