Bachelor of Human Services
Program code
1394
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
2 to 3 years full-time
(see Attendance section for duration options)
Credit points
240
Indicative fee
$32,500.00* per year (more)
* 2024 indicative annual fee
My details
Programs change over time. Course lists and requirements are specific to the year you started studying.
For Domestic and those International students not required to complete the English Language Enhancement course
For the award of Bachelor of Human Services (BHuServ), you must successfully complete 240 credit points, made up of the core courses AND
- 20 credit points of listed electives;
- 20 credit points of free-choice electives.
Accelerated pathway (for Domestic students only)
For the award of Bachelor of Human Services (BHuServ), you must successfully complete 240 credit points, made up of the core courses AND
- 20 credit points of listed electives;
- 20 credit points of free-choice electives.
For International students required to undertake the English language Enhancement course
For the award of Bachelor of Human Services (BHuServ), you must successfully complete 240 credit points, made up of the core courses AND
- 10 credit points for the English Language Enhancement course (5902LHS);
- 20 credit points of listed electives;
- 10 credit points of free-choice electives.
Canadian Colleges pathway (for International students only)
For the award of Bachelor of Human Services (BHuServ), a student admitted with 120 credit points of advanced standing must successfully complete 120 credit points, made up of the core courses AND
- 30 credit points of listed electives.
For the award of Bachelor of Human Services (BHuServ), a student admitted with 160 credit points of advanced standing must successfully complete 80 credit points, made up of the core courses AND
- 20 credit points of listed electives.
Other program requirements
You must successfully complete:
- no more than 100 credit points of Level 1 courses (the first digit of a course code denotes the level);
- at least 60 credit points of Level 3 courses or higher.
This degree may be awarded with Distinction where a student achieves a minimum program GPA of 6.5 with no failed courses. The words "This award was achieved with Distinction" will be recorded on the testamur.
Designated courses for the purposes of exclusion
The course listed below is designated for the purposes of the University Policy on Academic Standing, Progress and Exclusion. A student who fails a designated course will be subject to review by the Health Assessment Board and may be excluded from the program.
| Trimester | Course code | Course title | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri 1,2 | 3011HSV | Field Placement | 30 |
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level and Type
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. This qualification is accredited as an AQF Level 7 - Bachelor Degree.
English Language Enhancement
All undergraduate International students are required to complete an English Language Enhancement Course unless specific criteria are met as specified in Section 5.0 Qualifications Procedure.
The following course must be completed in the first trimester of study:
Advice regarding the requirement to complete the English Language Enhancement Course is available via the myGriffith portal (in the To Do List).
Students whose first language is English are not permitted to undertake this course.
Program learning outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes communicate to the community the value of the Griffith educational experience as benchmarked against national qualification standards.
Program Learning Outcomes for this award describe the knowledge, skills and the application of knowledge and skills you will acquire through studying the Griffith program of your choice.