48 monthsProgramme duration
43,400 AUDTuition Fee/year
Feb, JulStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Social Work
Degree
BSW
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Our Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) provides an advanced level of knowledge in the social and behavioural sciences, with a specific focus on four major areas of study: social work theory, social work practice and skills, social policy and social research.
Our comprehensive range of core and elective courses enable you to dive deep into a wide-range of theories, principles, and approaches to working with diverse populations – equipping you with the skills needed for social and human services work.
Additionally, you’ll undertake your own research project under the guidance of an experienced supervisor, with the opportunity to publish post-completion.
Throughout your studies, you’ll have multiple opportunities to put your learning into practice. Hone your professional skillset with simulated client studios and 2 x 500-hour industry placements.
These combined experiences guarantee that you will graduate equipped with advanced knowledge, techniques, and professional skills essential for success in your social work career.
Our comprehensive range of core and elective courses enable you to dive deep into a wide-range of theories, principles, and approaches to working with diverse populations – equipping you with the skills needed for social and human services work.
Additionally, you’ll undertake your own research project under the guidance of an experienced supervisor, with the opportunity to publish post-completion.
Throughout your studies, you’ll have multiple opportunities to put your learning into practice. Hone your professional skillset with simulated client studios and 2 x 500-hour industry placements.
These combined experiences guarantee that you will graduate equipped with advanced knowledge, techniques, and professional skills essential for success in your social work career.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Social Work
Degree
BSW
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Our Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) provides an advanced level of knowledge in the social and behavioural sciences, with a specific focus on four major areas of study: social work theory, social work practice and skills, social policy and social research.
Our comprehensive range of core and elective courses enable you to dive deep into a wide-range of theories, principles, and approaches to working with diverse populations – equipping you with the skills needed for social and human services work.
Additionally, you’ll undertake your own research project under the guidance of an experienced supervisor, with the opportunity to publish post-completion.
Throughout your studies, you’ll have multiple opportunities to put your learning into practice. Hone your professional skillset with simulated client studios and 2 x 500-hour industry placements.
These combined experiences guarantee that you will graduate equipped with advanced knowledge, techniques, and professional skills essential for success in your social work career.
Our comprehensive range of core and elective courses enable you to dive deep into a wide-range of theories, principles, and approaches to working with diverse populations – equipping you with the skills needed for social and human services work.
Additionally, you’ll undertake your own research project under the guidance of an experienced supervisor, with the opportunity to publish post-completion.
Throughout your studies, you’ll have multiple opportunities to put your learning into practice. Hone your professional skillset with simulated client studios and 2 x 500-hour industry placements.
These combined experiences guarantee that you will graduate equipped with advanced knowledge, techniques, and professional skills essential for success in your social work career.
Admission Requirements
26+
7+
185+
94+
10+
72+
85+
1220+
30+
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
Secondary education (Year 12)
Secondary education (Year 12)
- Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
- Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
- Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program at undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher.
4 Years
Feb
Jul
Tuition fees
International
43,400 AUD
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