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

Acquire practical skills and establish professional connections through 560 hours of guided 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 expertise, intercultural competencies, and the ability to design services for diverse individuals and communities. Collaborate with experienced practitioners and faculty in realistic training environments. Engage with a curriculum shaped by cutting-edge research in Social Work and Sociology. Utilize campus resources like 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, addressing social challenges and supporting vulnerable populations. The human services sector is expanding rapidly in Australia and gaining global attention. Employers worldwide increasingly value culturally aware practitioners with multilingual abilities. Graduates proficient in professional English, social policy, intercultural communication, and a second language 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 community development and human services.

Develop the expertise to assist individuals, families, and communities both locally and globally in humanitarian contexts. Your studies will integrate political, behavioral, and social sciences within human services frameworks. Alongside your Human Services coursework, you'll complete two Arts majors from Languages, Sociology, or Linguistics.

Career opportunities:

Human services careers demand genuine interest in people, analytical thinking, empathy, and patience. With strong graduate employment prospects, you could pursue roles such as:

Community development officer: Foster regional growth and wellbeing for municipalities
Community services worker: Support individuals through psychology, rehabilitation, and social work
Consular officer: Process visas and provide consular assistance
Counsellor: Help individuals and groups address personal challenges
Humanitarian worker: Coordinate disaster relief efforts
Ministerial advisor: Implement policy decisions across government agencies
Project manager: Oversee initiatives within budget and timeline constraints
Policy analyst: Research social issues and develop solutions