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Discipline info for International students
Graduate with knowledge of the political, behavioural and social sciences, as well as the skills needed to work across a diverse range of fields in human services and social policy.
Study a specialised social science degree in human services or ageing and disability that is recognised by industry, and graduate with more than 500 hours of placement experience to develop your practical skills, build industry networks and be part of the next generation of social change.
Delve into the world of human services and understand how behaviour is affected by cultural, environmental, psychological and political factors – and what you can do to create meaningful impact. Gain the expertise to shape social policy, work with communities, support those who have experienced personal or social difficulties and build your practical experience. You will also take part in simulated, real-life scenarios in our state-of-the-art Social Work and Human Services Studio on campus.
Develop the skills to support and advocate for individuals, families and carers involved with the elderly and people living with disabilities. Learn to navigate major systems such as the Australian National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and My Aged Care policies. Work with government and communities to inform social policy development, enhance service provisions, explore ethical practice and promote social inclusion within the sector.
You can study our social science degrees at UniSA's Whyalla and Mount Gambier campuses.
1ComparED (QILT) Student Experience Survey 2020-21, Skills Development Indicator (Undergraduate). SA public universities.
Study at a university ranked in the Top 10 for graduate careers in Humanities1.
Learn a curriculum informed by above world-class research in Sociology2.
Get practical experience and build pivotal networks with supervised local, rural and international industry placements totalling 500 hours.
Work alongside practitioners and highly skilled academic staff in simulated real-world scenarios in our on-campus Social Work and Human Services Studio.
Benefit from flexible study options, including online and intensive courses.
1Ranked equal #6 ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021-23, Humanities, Culture and Social Sciences – Full-time Employment Indicator (Domestic Postgraduate). SA public universities. 22018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).
1ComparED (QILT) Course Experience Questionnaire 2021-22, Humanities, Culture and Social Sciences – Overall Satisfaction Indicator (Domestic Undergraduate). SA Public universities. 22018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).
Choose your level of study
As the No.1 university in South Australia for graduate careers1, our quality teaching and experiences beyond the classroom will ensure you graduate career-ready.
Careers to consider include:
1ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019-21 – Full-time Employment Indicator (Undergraduate). SA public universities.
We are a globally connected university, and our staff and students come from over 90 countries. We have more than 2,500 industry and professional relationships that support student internships, research and community engagement.
Our students have had placements and internships with a broad range of organisations including:
Ready to start your studies in 2025? You can apply to the University of Adelaide or UniSA now before continuing on to the new Adelaide University in 2026.
When the time comes to transfer, we’ll be here at every step, ensuring you’re well supported with personalised advice and a detailed study plan.
Planning to start your studies in 2026? You can apply to Adelaide University directly.
Applications are currently open for international students and will open for Australian students in August 2025.
Have any questions? We're here to help! Contact Adelaide University's Future Student Enquiries Team.
Australian students
Phone: +61 8 8302 2376
Enquiry: unisa.edu.au/enquiry
International students
Phone: +61 8 9627 4854
Enquiry: unisa.edu.au/enquiry
