Bachelor of Social Science (Ageing and Disability)
Degree Level Undergraduate
You're considered an International student if you are:
Degree Level Undergraduate
Start date
February
July
Campus
Magill
Duration
3 year(s) full-time
Mode
On-campus
Program Code
MBSS
Prerequisites
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
Fees
AUD$ 32,800 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025
International Admission by Country
See full entry requirements
CRICOS Code
098030F
The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.
Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.
Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:
Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.
OR
Higher education study
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
OR
Work and life experience
Bangladesh HSC | 4 |
Canada High School (OSSD) | 65 |
Eynesbury FSP | 330 |
German Abitur | 3.5 |
Kenya KCSE (average) | B+ |
Malaysia STPM (best 3) | 6 |
Malaysia UEC | 30 |
Norway GPA | 3 |
Pakistan HSSC | 85 |
Sri Lanka A Levels (best 3) | 7 |
Sweden GPA | 13 |
UK Board GCE A Levels/HK Board | 7 |
Vietnam | 7.5 |
Australia | 72 |
IB (best 6) | 26 |
USA SAT (1600) | 1110 |
India (best 4) State Board | 75 |
India (best 4) Central Board | 65 |
HKDSE | 15 |
Nepal NEB | 2.61 |
The Bachelor of Social Science (Ageing and Disability) qualifies individuals who apply a broad and coherent body of knowledge of political, behavioural and social sciences in a range of ageing and disability focused human service contexts to undertake professional work.
The degree also provides a foundational pathway to further learning, including Honours degree programs in related fields.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Social Science (Ageing and Disability) degree will have a broad and coherent body of knowledge of human service practice, with in-depth understanding in the underlying principles and concepts of social and emotional development and wellbeing, small business entrepreneurship and ethical practice at the individual, community and policy level of ageing and disability service provision.
Students will complete 108 units of study comprising 63 units of core studies in social policy, critical disability studies, critical aging studies, behavioral, social and human service theory, 9 units of recommended Social Science electives, 18 units of practice skills, and 18 units of field placements.
From 4 August 2025, the University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students. Study at Adelaide University.
This program is recognised by the Australian Community Workers Association. Graduates will be eligible for full membership of the Australian Community Workers Association.