Master of Human Services

Within a flexible online learning environment you will gain the knowledge and skills you need to be an effective human services professional. Human service professionals are concerned with improving the social, economic, personal and communal well-being of people. They seek to promote social inclusion and achieve equity, social justice, interdependence and human rights of people who are adversely affected by social and economic factors. You will study with fellow students from different professional backgrounds, which will help you to learn and understand how different professions can contribute to improving the quality of people's lives. This program will suit you if you are wanting to be an agent for change and are looking for specialist human services training. You will explore contemporary issues, and learn about the latest theory and practice that can be applied to a broad range of human service settings, including government and non-government, welfare organisations and community groups. You will access highly relevant courses based on the latest evidence-based research and build upon your existing knowledge base for working with children, families, young people, older people, communities and human service organisations. From 2020, you will complete one of the following majors: Disability Practice Generalist Practice Indigenous Community Practice Leadership and Management You will also choose one of the following pathways: Evidence Informed Practice Research Dissertation For students who prefer to primarily focus on increasing their human services practice skills, the Evidence Informed Practice pathway which includes coursework only may be preferred. Students who undertake the Research Dissertation pathway will complete a research dissertation on your area of interest in human services. This will provide you with the knowledge and skills for conducting independent research projects and the research experience necessary for those who wish to pursue a PhD or Master of Philosophy. It is anticipated that successful graduates of the Master of Human Services will enhance their opportunities for advancement in the human services field.Duration The Master of Human Services offers a range of different durations depending on your previous studies: If you have: You may be eligible to complete this program in: Bachelor (or higher), non-related or cognate discipline 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent Graduate Certificate in Human Services OR Graduate Certificate in Disability Inclusion OR Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent (with 40 credit points of advanced standing)