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Master of Human Services

This course contributes to the development of leadership, effective management and ethical dimensions in human services and articulates a vision to preserve the dignity of all human being and serve the common good. Graduates will extend their understanding of the essential role of values in the practice of human service; analyse critically and use knowledge in the development and delivery of quality human services; demonstrate an appreciation of the ethical dimensions of their practice; and reflect upon themselves and their practice within the context of changing human services.

Summary

This course is not available for international students except in limited cases.

Domestic Students

wishing to commence in 2010

Available at these campuses
  • Brisbane, Queensland
  • Canberra, ACT
  • National, Online

Course Duration

 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time.

Deferment

No deferment available.

Delivery mode

  • On Campus

Commencement date
  • Semester 1 - February

Course Costs
  • Average first year fee: $11300 Fee-Paying (indicative only)

Important Note on Fees

All costs are based on current rates. A student's annual fee may vary in accordance with their choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.

Credit Points

80

Applying for Admission

Domestic Students

Eligibility

An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules.

Apply directly to Australian Catholic University.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed one of the following prerequisites:

  1. four year Bachelor degree in a human services discipline (eg psychology, education, social work, sociology, welfare studies, youth work or related discipline); or
  2.  
    1. three year Bachelor degree in a human services discipline; and
    2. three years work experience in human services; or

  3.  
    1. three year Bachelor degree in another discipline; and
    2. Postgraduate Certificate in Human Services or Graduate Certificate in Catholic Identity and Leadership; and
    3. five years work experience in human services; or

  4.  
    1. three year Advanced Diploma in Welfare or equivalent; and
    2. five years work experience in human services.

How to Apply

Apply via Direct Application below.

Direct Applications

Select your study location and fee-type option:

Brisbane - Fee-Paying
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Canberra - Fee-Paying
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Online - Fee-Paying
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
  

Description

The Master of Human Services seeks to contribute to the development of leadership, effective management and the ethical dimensions of human services and will articulate a vision of the dignity appropriate to the human person.

By the end of the course students should be able to:

- extend their understanding of the essential role of values in the practice of human service;
- analyse critically and use knowledge in the development and delivery of quality human services;
- demonstrate an appreciation of the ethical dimensions of their practice;
- reflect upon themselves and their practice within the context of changing human services.

Contacts for Future Students

Domestic Students An Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder

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