Bachelor of Social Science (Social Welfare)

Career opportunities

Social welfare graduates work at the interface between people and their environments, focusing on experiences of individuals, families, groups and communities. Graduates work professionally in government departments, charities and other non-government agencies within all social service areas. They can be found in positions that involve coordinating or managing social service delivery, developing and implementing policies and programs, developing local community social plans, working with self help or support groups, and conducting social casework with individuals and families.

Fields of practice include:

  • child and adolescent welfare and family support
  • community care of people who are ageing or who have a disability
  • labour market and retraining programs
  • supported accommodation
  • community and mental health services
  • migrant support
  • neighbourhood and local government services
  • drug, alcohol and gambling rehabilitation
  • youth justice and other justice programs.

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Study Mode

Distance education

Where

Wagga Wagga

When

Session 1; Session 2

Level

Undergraduate

Duration

2 years part-time by distance education

International?

YES

Indicative ATAR

N/A

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