Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) 48 months Undergraduate Programme By University of South Australia |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

32,800 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Social WorkMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

BSW

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This honours degree provides you with advanced knowledge of the political, behavioural and social sciences. On completion, you may be eligible to further your qualification with postgraduate study, including doctoral study. The focus of this degree is on the following four major areas of study:

  • social work theory
  • social work practice and skills
  • social policy
  • social research
You will also gain practical experience as part of this degree’s field education placement component. This is a valuable learning opportunity where you will build industry networks and further enhance your hands-on, practical skills. You will also have the opportunity to solve real-world issues by partnering with a community organisation and develop research to create real impact.



Further hands-on experience is gained in our state-of-the-art Social Work and Human Services Studio, where you will take part in simulated, real-life situations. These studios are an important part of your learning and provide a dedicated space where you can practice your skills. 



In your final year, you will focus on developing your research skills and publish your own research, with the opportunity to feature in a number of highly regarded journals. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

BSW

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

This honours degree provides you with advanced knowledge of the political, behavioural and social sciences. On completion, you may be eligible to further your qualification with postgraduate study, including doctoral study. The focus of this degree is on the following four major areas of study:

  • social work theory
  • social work practice and skills
  • social policy
  • social research
You will also gain practical experience as part of this degree’s field education placement component. This is a valuable learning opportunity where you will build industry networks and further enhance your hands-on, practical skills. You will also have the opportunity to solve real-world issues by partnering with a community organisation and develop research to create real impact.



Further hands-on experience is gained in our state-of-the-art Social Work and Human Services Studio, where you will take part in simulated, real-life situations. These studios are an important part of your learning and provide a dedicated space where you can practice your skills. 



In your final year, you will focus on developing your research skills and publish your own research, with the opportunity to feature in a number of highly regarded journals. 

Admission Requirements

1270+
29+
80+
60+
169+
6+
9+
50+

To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to:


- Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and - Obtain a competitive ATAR, and - Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C-
Alternatively, applicants can fulfil one of the following requirements with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements, and other academic requirements for the program:
- Complete secondary education qualifications equivalent to SACE, or - Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points, or - Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or - Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above, or - Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV level or above, or - Qualify for Special Entry, or - Complete a University Foundation Studies program
For progression to the fourth-year Honours stream, students must achieve a minimum program grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 for courses undertaken in the first 3 years of the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours).
Students who do not meet this requirement may, on satisfactory completion of the third year, transfer to the Bachelor of Social Work.

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4 Years
Feb
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Tuition fees

International
32,800 AUD

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