Bachelor of Community Services

Entry Requirements

Entry is available to applicants 18 years or older who hold:

• Successful completion of an Australian Senior Certificate of Education (year 12) or equivalent within the last two years, with a minimum Australian tertiary admission rank (ATAR) of 55, or equivalent; or
• Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB), including English; or
• Satisfactory completion of at least six months consecutive study in a program deemed equivalent to an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level qualification of at least level 5 as determined by the Country Education Profiles (CEP) of the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment; or
• Satisfactory completion of at least six months consecutive study, or equivalent, at any Australian university or other Institute of Higher Education; or
• Successful completion of a Foundation Studies program offered by a TAFE, an Australian university, or a private provider that is accredited as an AQF Certificate IV qualification or accredited as compliant with the National Standards for Foundation Programs; or
• Successful completion of a vocational educational & training (VET) award at Certificate IV or higher at an Australian Registered Training Organisation (or equivalent); or
• Demonstrated work and life experience.

English Language Requirements

An English pass level in an Australian Senior Certificate of Education (Year 12) or equivalent; OR

IELTS (or equivalent) at a score of at least 6.0 (with no individual band score less than 5.5); OR

TOEFL Internet: Overall score of 67. Section score no less than: Listening: 12; Speaking: 18; Reading: 15; Writing: 21

PTE: Overall score of 50-57 (no section score less than 50)

University of Cambridge - Advanced (CAE): Total score of 52

Course Details

The Stanley College Bachelor of Community Services is a broad-based and comprehensive course. The course offers both breadth and depth in core areas. It provides graduates with a wide range of knowledge, critical reasoning skills, and abilities needed in the contemporary delivery of community services. The curriculum progresses from fundamental subject areas in the first year to slightly more specialised topics in the second, to themes and activities central to Field Work placements. In addition, there are two specialisations in the degree: Child and family protection; and Disability.

Career Opportunities

• Disability officer
• Community leisure officer
• Welfare officer
• Case coordinator
• Child welfare worker
• Family caseworker
• Caseworker
• Community development officer
• Family services worker
• Case management officer
• Case manager
• Child protection worker
• Community development worker