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14 Sep 2026 | 15 Feb 2027 | 31 May 2027 | 13 Sep 2027
Course Overview
What is a Bachelor of Community Services? The Bachelor of Community Services equips you with theory and skills necessary for a career in community and public sectors. You'll cover counselling, social justice, advocacy and welfare, and gain practical experience working with individuals and communities. This course is not currently accredited but is awaiting outcome of accreditation by the industry peak body. This course focuses on practical training while providing a solid grounding in the relevant communication, counselling and policy theory. You'll be able to choose from our extensive range of elective subjects to focus your study on what you're passionate about. The Bachelor of Community Services equips you with theory and skills necessary for a career in community and public sectors. includes fieldwork placements, ensuring that you graduate with valuable experience and industry contacts. More Learning outcomes and Work-Integrated Learning Demonstrate respectful and effective communication skills with the diverse cultures in which we work. Exercise critical judgement in advocating and empowering clients within a social justice context. Implement and apply community services competencies and professional practice within appropriate moral, ethical, legal and professional standards. Implement and evaluate interventions to support clients with diverse needs and experiences. This course has a requirement of 400 hours of fieldwork placement . Download course guide Start online application Study mode On campus, Blended Campus locations* Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide Student Domestic International Course duration 3 years full time, part-time options available Start date 14 Sep 2026 15 Feb 2027 31 May 2027 13 Sep 2027 View all key dates Fee & scholarships Learn more This is an AQF Level 7 course delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd. *For more details on international student study options .
Where You Can Study
Sydney
1 Chambers Rd, Leura, NSW 2780
Eligibility
Entry details (Domestic and International)
Domestic students — Admission criteria (must meet one):
Fees can be checked on the domestic fee schedule, and eligible Australian students may defer some or all of their tuition through FEE-HELP. A range of health scholarships (Health, Alumni, Industry) is also available.
International students — Admission criteria (must meet one):
Onshore international students requiring a student visa should choose campus-based or blended study options. Course fees are paid across three study periods, with each instalment due before the relevant census date, and a range of financial scholarships is available.
Applicants who have already completed a qualification or gained relevant life or work experience may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning or Course Credit transfer, with additional study pathway options also available.
Note: this course is listed on the live Torrens page as not currently accredited but awaiting the outcome of accreditation by the industry peak body.
Career & Study Pathways
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Bachelor of Community Services are prepared for employment in roles that leverage advocacy, social policy and community development to improve and support individuals, families and communities.
Potential career paths (average salary, AUD):
Most salaries are sourced from au.talent.com/salary and payscale.com and are current as of April 2025.
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission / NDIS Quality and Safeguards
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
TRA / VETASSESS
Course Content
Interpersonal Communication
Community Health and Wellbeing
Case Management and Community Services Understanding
Person-Centred Practice
Mental Health
Lifespan Development
Theories of Counselling
Diversity and Inclusion
First Peoples Culture, History and Healthcare
Mediation and Conflict
Health Systems and Community Services
Working with Complex Clients
Professional Practice and Industry Placement
Includes 200 hours of industry placement.
Social Justice
Social Research Methods
Understanding Addictions
Applied Ethical and Professional Practices
Trauma Informed Practice
Social Policy and Activism
Advanced Industry Placement
Includes 200 hours of industry placement.
Community Development
Empowerment and Advocacy
Common Questions
Yes, Torrens University offers a range of scholarships for international students, including the Motivational Scholarship (up to 25% off tuition fees), the PEPEA Scholarship (50% off), and the Motivational Scholarship for Trimester 1 Accelerated intake (30% off). These are available to new undergraduate students across all faculties on a rolling per intake basis and apply for the entire course duration.
Yes, Torrens University Australia's Offshore Online Scholarship offers up to 30% off tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate courses across all faculties for new international students studying online and residing outside Australia.
Yes, students from recognised partner institutions and pathway programs may be eligible for exclusive tuition reductions. For example, the Ironwood Pathway offers 20% off, the Pearl Pathway offers 30% off, and Kings College Malaysia offers 45% off for undergraduate Business students. These scholarships are available on a rolling per intake basis and cover the entire course.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Community Services) at Torrens University are prepared to help people in disadvantaged communities, with the knowledge to plan and implement community support initiatives, as highlighted by student Natalia Londoño.
Yes, Torrens University offers an Alumni Scholarship designed to support graduates who wish to continue their studies and pursue their next qualification, helping them build on their existing success.
Application
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