Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work
OVERVIEW You’re passionate, you see the opportunities and you want to make a positive difference in your community. Our Bachelor of Social Work gives you deep insight into why we behave the way we do and strategies to help guide people in need. Your passion for helping others will pave…
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OVERVIEW
You’re passionate, you see the opportunities and you want to make a positive difference in your community. Our Bachelor of Social Work gives you deep insight into why we behave the way we do and strategies to help guide people in need.
Your passion for helping others will pave the way for many rewarding health and welfare career paths, where demand continues to grow.
It is a requirement of this course for students to complete two field education placements totalling 1,000 hours, helping you graduate with applied skills. The accrediting body may have additional requirements, including minimum English language, to meet professional accreditation standards. For more information on meeting those requirements visit aasw.asn.au.
This course has been accredited by the Navitas Professional Institute (NPI) under its self-accrediting authority.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Expertise in human behaviour forms the foundation of all our courses including our Bachelor of Social Work.
EXPLORE WITH AN APPLIED FOCUS:
- Psychology of Health and Wellness
- Development Psychology
- Social Work Theories
- Cultural Diversity
- International Social Work
- Interpersonal, Family and Structural Violence
- Mental Health
- Indigenous Social Work
- Ageing and Disability Social Work
REQUIREMENTS
International students must meet the following criteria:
Participate in a screening interview (typically by phone though online can be arranged if required); and
Be 18 years or above on arrival to Australia to commence studies; and
Completion of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent); or
Completion of a Diploma or above (or equivalent); or
Admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian University (or equivalent)
It is a condition of progression in this course that students complete a national police record check prior to the enrolment into the second unit of study.
Minimum English Language Requirements
To be accepted into the program, international students who have not completed a Year 12 or equivalent secondary school level qualification or higher qualification in the English language consistent with the requirements for admission to an AQF Level 7 degree course in Australia must have a minimum score of 7.0 or higher in each component (listening, reading, writing and speaking) of the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, or equivalent, upon application.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP) is an education provider, with four campuses in Australia- of which one is based in Melbourne, that has been teaching applied psychology over the last 30 years. ACAP covers a broad range of courses including counselling, psychology, case management, coaching, social science, social work and youth work. Its higher education counselling degrees are accredited by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and its Psychology degrees are accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC). ACAP’s Social Work courses have been provisionally accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). With its team of experienced academics and industry professionals, it offers a practical learning environment with the latest in work practices and industry developments.
