Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services)/BA in Magill Australia | Adelaide University

Acquire practical skills and establish professional connections through 560 hours of supervised work placements in local, rural, or international settings. Customize your degree by choosing majors in Sociology, Linguistics, English Language, French, Italian, or Japanese Studies. Develop specialized knowledge, practical abilities, and intercultural competence to design services for diverse individuals and communities. Collaborate with experienced practitioners and faculty in realistic training environments. Learn from a curriculum shaped by cutting-edge research in Social Work and Sociology. Utilize our campus resources, such as the Multimedia Languages Lab and Human Services Studios. Deepen your cultural and linguistic understanding through exchange programs and overseas study opportunities.

This distinctive dual degree equips you to become a human services professional, creating support systems for those facing personal and societal challenges. The human services sector is expanding rapidly in Australia and gaining global attention. Employers worldwide increasingly value culturally and linguistically diverse practitioners. Graduates with expertise in professional English, social policy, intercultural communication, and additional languages are highly sought after. You'll gain research, policy, and project management skills aligned with your chosen arts majors—Languages (English, French, Italian, or Japanese), Sociology, or Linguistics. With 560 hours of supervised fieldwork, you'll be prepared for diverse roles in human services and community development. Develop the competencies to assist individuals, families, and communities both locally and internationally in aid and humanitarian work. Your studies will also encompass political, behavioral, and social sciences within human services contexts. Complement your Human Services education with two Arts majors from Languages, Sociology, or Linguistics.

Career opportunities - :

Human services careers demand genuine interest in people, along with clear thinking, compassion, and patience. If you possess these qualities, excellent employment prospects await, with high graduate demand across multiple fields. Potential career paths include:

community development officer: foster regional growth and wellbeing for municipalities
community services worker: assist individuals and groups through psychology, rehabilitation, and social work
consular officer: process visas and provide consular support
counsellor: help individuals and groups address personal challenges
humanitarian worker: coordinate disaster relief efforts for affected populations
ministerial advisor: implement agency policies on behalf of government officials
project manager: oversee initiatives while meeting deadlines and budgets
policy analyst: research social issues and develop solutions through policy