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Associate Degree in Social Science (Residential Care)

This course is designed for people working as residential carers in boarding schools, hostels and university colleges. It provides the foundation for on-going professional development, helping you to understand the nature and lifestyle of adolescents and young adults, together with your responsibilities and duty of care to young people in your charge.

Summary

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

Domestic Students

wishing to commence in 2010

Available at these campuses
  • National, Distance Nationally by distance education

Course Duration

 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Deferment

Deferment is available for two years. Find out more about deferment: Deferment Information

Delivery mode

  • Distance Education

Commencement date
  • Semester 1 - February

Course Costs
  • Average first year fee: $5310 Commonwealth Supported (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

160

Exit Point

Diploma in Social Science (Residential Care)
(Exit qualification only)

80 cp

Minimum duration: 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time.

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 the following prerequisites:
  1. Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or equivalent; or appropriate VET Certificate III or IV; and
  2. access to a workplace relevant to field of study.

How to Apply

Apply via Direct Application below.

Direct Applications

Select your study location and fee-type option:

Distance - Commonwealth Supported
Delivery Mode:
Distance Education
  

Description

The Associate Degree in Social Science (Residential Care) course is designed for people working as residential carers in boarding schools, hostels and university colleges. The course provides a core for on-going professional development, helping students to understand the nature and lifestyle of adolescents and young adults, together with responsibilities and duty of care to young people in their charge.

Career Paths

Employment opportunities as residential carers exist in boarding schools, hostels and university colleges. Graduates of these courses, who have experience as facilitators/carers, are favourably considered for supervisory/mid-management positions within the industry.

Professional Recognition

This course is endorsed by the Australian Boarding Schools Association (ABSA), the National Association for Rural Student Accommodation (NARSA), the New Zealand Boarding Schools Association (NZBSA), as well as being supported by numerous individual institutions.

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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