Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Social science graduates develop analytical and research skills valued across the civil service, consultancy, research organisations, NGOs and business. Many proceed to postgraduate specialisation or professional training.

Summary based on information from the university.

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Student life (indicative)

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital and a world leader in café culture, food diversity, live music and the arts. Students consistently rate it as one of the best cities in the world to live and study.

The University at a Glance

Student Population: 35,037
Staff Ratio: 18.0:1
International: 17.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate: 81.0%; of graduates employed

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition: Fee not confirmed; Check the university's official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL. Non
Year 12 prerequisites Subject proficiency: As for Year 12 or equivalent. | Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Regional adjustments The Regional Schools bonus scheme encourages rural and regional students to study at Australian Catholic University. The Regional Schools bonus points are automatically applied through the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre
there is no need to apply separately. Subject adjustment A study score of 40 in Biology, Chemistry, any English, Health and Human Development, Literature, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Outdoor and Environmental Studies, Physics or Psychology equals 3 aggregate points per study. A study score of 45 in Biology, Chemistry, any English, Health and Human Development, Literature, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Outdoor and Environmental Studies, Physics or Psychology equals 5 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Subject adjustment A study score of 40 in Biology, Chemistry, any English, Health and Human Development, Literature, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Outdoor and Environmental Studies, Physics or Psychology equals 3 aggregate points per study. A study score of 45 in Biology, Chemistry, any English, Health and Human Development, Literature, Maths: Mathematical Methods, Maths: Specialist Mathematics, Outdoor and Environmental Studies, Physics or Psychology equals 5 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website Applicants with Higher Education study Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) The STAT will be considered for most ACU courses for the following applicants who are 21 years of age or older: Applicants with no prior secondary school (Year 12) and/or Applications with no VET qualifications higher than a Certificate III and/or Applicants with secondary school (Year 12) results that do not meet the minimum entry requirement for the course For more information, please visit Entry to ACU Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website Applicants with VET study Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) The STAT will be considered for most ACU courses for the following applicants who are 21 years of age or older: Applicants with no prior secondary school (Year 12) and/or Applications with no VET qualifications higher than a Certificate III and/or Applicants with secondary school (Year 12) results that do not meet the minimum entry requirement for the course For more information, please visit Entry to ACU Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website Applicants with work and life experience Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) The STAT will be considered for most ACU courses for the following applicants who are 21 years of age or older: Applicants with no prior secondary school (Year 12) and/or Applications with no VET qualifications higher than a Certificate III and/or Applicants with secondary school (Year 12) results that do not meet the minimum entry requirement for the course For more information, please visit Entry to ACU Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Australian Catholic University Equity schemes information and the Australian Catholic University website | Current Year 12 graduates Immunisations All Faculty of Health Sciences students must provide evidence of immunity against infectious diseases to be eligible to go on placement. Some vaccinations can take up to 6 months to complete, so start working towards them now. Comprehensive information about these requirements and the submission process of relevant documentation can be found at Work Integrated Learning at ACU. First aid certificate You must have a current 'Provide First Aid' certificate to go on placement. The certificate must be issued in your enrolling year (or no earlier than 1st July in the year prior) by a recognised national registered training organisation. The CPR component of your First Aid is valid for 12 months. Comprehensive information about these requirements and the submission process of relevant documentation can be found at Work Integrated Learning at ACU Uniforms Students are required to wear a professional uniform on placement, unless otherwise advised by the placement agency, and are required to purchase a student name badge. Details regarding uniform purchase are available via ACU's Work Integrated Learning site. Provisional Registration as a Psychologist Students will need to apply to the Psychology Board of Australia for provisional registration as a psychologist before you go on placement. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Recent Year 12 graduates Immunisations All Faculty of Health Sciences students must provide evidence of immunity against infectious diseases to be eligible to go on placement. Some vaccinations can take up to 6 months to complete, so start working towards them now. Comprehensive information about these requirements and the submission process of relevant documentation can be found at Work Integrated Learning at ACU. First aid certificate You must have a current 'Provide First Aid' certificate to go on placement. The certificate must be issued in your enrolling year (or no earlier than 1st July in the year prior) by a recognised national registered training organisation. The CPR component of your First Aid is valid for 12 months. Comprehensive information about these requirements and the submission process of relevant documentation can be found at Work Integrated Learning at ACU Uniforms Students are required to wear a professional uniform on placement, unless otherwise advised by the placement agency, and are required to purchase a student name badge. Details regarding uniform purchase are available via ACU's Work Integrated Learning site. Provisional Registration as a Psychologist Students will need to apply to the Psychology Board of Australia for provisional registration as a psychologist before you go on placement. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Applicants with Higher Education study Immunisations All Faculty of Health Sciences students must provide evidence of immunity against infectious diseases to be eligible to go on placement. Some vaccinations can take up to 6 months to complete, so start working towards them now. Comprehensive information about these requirements and the submission process of relevant documentation can be found at Work Integrated Learning at ACU. First aid certificate You must have a current 'Provide First Aid' certificate to go on placement. The certificate must be issued in your enrolling year (or no earlier than 1st July in the year prior) by a recognised national registered training organisation. The CPR component of your First Aid is valid for 12 months. Comprehensive information about these requirements and the submission process of relevant documentation can be found at Work Integrated Learning at ACU Uniforms Students are required to wear a professional uniform on placement, unless otherwise advised by the placement agency, and are required to purchase a student name badge. Details regarding uniform purchase are available via ACU's Work Integrated Learning site. Provisional Registration as a Psychologist Students will need to apply to the Psychology Board of Australia for provisional registration as a psychologist before you go on placement. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Applicants with VET study Immunisations All Faculty of Health Sciences students must provide evidence of immunity against infectious diseases to be eligible to go on placement. Some vaccinations can take up to 6 months to complete, so start working towards them now. Comprehensive information about these requirements and the submission process of relevant documentation can be found at Work Integrated Learning at ACU. First aid certificate You must have a current 'Provide First Aid' certificate to go on placement. The certificate must be issued in your enrolling year (or no earlier than 1st July in the year prior) by a recognised national registered training organisation. The CPR component of your First Aid is valid for 12 months. Comprehensive information about these requirements and the submission process of relevant documentation can be found at Work Integrated Learning at ACU Uniforms Students are required to wear a professional uniform on placement, unless otherwise advised by the placement agency, and are required to purchase a student name badge. Details regarding uniform purchase are available via ACU's Work Integrated Learning site. Provisional Registration as a Psychologist Students will need to apply to the Psychology Board of Australia for provisional registration as a psychologist before you go on placement. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks Applicants with work and life experience Immunisations All Faculty of Health Sciences students must provide evidence of immunity against infectious diseases to be eligible to go on placement. Some vaccinations can take up to 6 months to complete, so start working towards them now. Comprehensive information about these requirements and the submission process of relevant documentation can be found at Work Integrated Learning at ACU. First aid certificate You must have a current 'Provide First Aid' certificate to go on placement. The certificate must be issued in your enrolling year (or no earlier than 1st July in the year prior) by a recognised national registered training organisation. The CPR component of your First Aid is valid for 12 months. Comprehensive information about these requirements and the submission process of relevant documentation can be found at Work Integrated Learning at ACU Uniforms Students are required to wear a professional uniform on placement, unless otherwise advised by the placement agency, and are required to purchase a student name badge. Details regarding uniform purchase are available via ACU's Work Integrated Learning site. Provisional Registration as a Psychologist Students will need to apply to the Psychology Board of Australia for provisional registration as a psychologist before you go on placement. Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks

Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

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Campus & City Life

Student Population: 35,037; Total students
Staff Ratio: 18:1; Students per staff
International Students: 17%; Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size: Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative): Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative): 8.0/10
Transport: Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene: Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle

Student Life & City (indicative)

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital and a world leader in café culture, food diversity, live music and the arts.
Students consistently rate it as one of the best cities in the world to live and study.

What Students Love

Rich arts & cultural scene
Great café culture
Diverse international food scene
Active music scene

University Stats

Total Students35,037

Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1

International Students17%

Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment: 81%; Employed after graduation
Placement Year: Not offered; Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Social science graduates develop analytical and research skills valued across the civil service, consultancy, research organisations, NGOs and business.
Many proceed to postgraduate specialisation or professional training.