In a nutshell
Want to make a difference in people’s lives? The skills and knowledge you’ll gain in this Bachelor of Human Services (with specialisations) from Charles Sturt University will help you pursue a career that provides opportunities and improves the lives of some of our society’s most vulnerable people.
Designed for people who have started or completed vocational study in community and human services, this qualification will equip you with the foundation theoretical knowledge and relevant skills to thrive in the exciting and meaningful world of human services. If you’re looking to grow your career prospects and want a practical, flexible pathway, this qualification is for you.
You can also choose to graduate with a general human services degree in order to pursue employment in a broad range of human services agencies, government departments and organisations, which this course is widely recognised for. Study subjects that align with your personal interests and career goals! Choose from a wide range of specialisations, including sustainable community development, gerontology and healthy ageing, multicultural welfare, disability, Australian indigenous welfare, child and adolescent welfare, or mental health and addiction.
Make your career an enriching and rewarding one; not just for you, but for the community! This course will help you support people from diverse backgrounds and communities access to life-changing services and opportunities. Follow your passion for social justice to start on a new path of employment.
What you’ll need
To be eligible to study this course, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- A recognised diploma (or AQF equivalent) from a Registered Training Organisation with a workplace learning component; OR
- An ATAR of 65 (including adjustment factors); OR
- Successful completion of two University level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies; OR
- A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification undertaken post-secondary schooling; OR
- 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification; OR
- Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies; OR
- Successful completion of the CSU Indigenous Access Program; OR
- Successful application via the Schools Recommendation Scheme; AND
- Standard English Language Proficiency requirements
Subject summary
In this human services course, subjects you may study include:
- Communication & Human Services
- Fields of Practice
- Introduction to Human Services
- Social Work Theory and Practice 1 – Foundations of Practice
- Social Work Theory and Practice 2 – Micro Practice
- Research Methods
- Law for the Human Services
- Social Work Field Education
- Mental Health
- Indigenous Australian Culture, History & Contemporary Realities
- Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services
- Introductory Sociology
- Foundations of Social Policy
- Ethics and Social Work Practice
- Indigenous Australian Practice for Human Service Workers
- Social Work and Human Rights
- Health Psychology
- Community Analysis
- Facilitating Positive Behaviour
- Introduction to Addiction Studies
- Child Abuse and Child Protection
- Welfare Practice with Children, Young People and their Carers
- Young People and Crime
- Child and Adolescent Psychology
- Community Analysis
- Child & Adolescent Welfare in Aboriginal Communities
- Working with Child Protection
- Social Work and Human Rights
- Indigenous Health
- Indigenous Australian Cultures
- Indigenous Australian History
- Indigenous Australians and Psychology an Introduction
- Community Analysis
- Child & Adolescent Welfare in Aboriginal Communities
- Case Management
- Facilitating Positive Behaviour
- Social Dimensions of Disability
- Holistic Eco-Social Approaches in Mental Health
- Grief, Loss and Change
- Social Work and Human Rights
- Indigenous Australian Cultures
- Women in Islam
- Community Analysis
- International Social Development
- Developing Cross Cultural Competencies
- Gerontology Theory and Research
- Introduction to Ageing
- Social Work and Human Rights
- Psychology of Ageing
- International Social Development
- Holistic Eco-Social Approaches and Disaster Recovery
- Holistic Eco-Social Practice in Human Services
- Holistic Eco-Social Approaches to Global Governance and Policy
Why Charles Sturt University?

One of the first universities to adopt distance education study, Charles Sturt University (CSU) is Australia's leading university in online education and continues to strive for innovation and excellence in higher learning. With a track record in graduate employment and strong industry contacts, CSU offers relevant training and workplace skills at both an undergraduate and postgraduate level. CSU specialises in a range of industries such as agriculture, viticulture, education, librarianship, allied health and criminology.
Charles Sturt has 6 campuses in NSW, Australia. All CSU students can attend any campus for support and to use available facilities. Campus locations include; Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie, Wagga Wagga.
CSU offers a range of student support services, academic learning support and skills development for all its distance education students. Studying with CSU, you will have access to your online subjects, Student Services, the CSU Library, forums and your exam results through student.csu, a personalised online portal.
You will also have entry into CSU Interact, a scholarly environment that connects students and staff online. Each subject you’re enrolled in will have its own subject site housed within CSU Interact, giving you access to learning content, tools and subject forums.
Campus locations
This course can be delivered on campus to provide you with practical training in a face-to-face learning environment. It is available to study at the following locations: