In this degree, students will learn the important skills and ethics needed for helping to improve the lives of others. They'll spend time in the industry, putting their skills into practice and experiencing real-life situations. This degree will prepare students for a career as a counsellor, in social research, youth justice, family and disability support, aged care, community engagement programs and more.

Students will learn the professional skills needed to succeed in the workplace, like communications and interpersonal skills and the theories behind their practices. Their subjects include 'social policy', 'social issues and personal values'and 'Australian indigenous societies'. Students can also choose subjects from any other FedUni Arts degree, to learn a language, about public relations or politics.