Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work
Passionate about human rights and have a strong sense of social justice? Deakin’s fully accredited Bachelor of Social Work will equip you to enhance the wellbeing of others through an understanding of policy, socioeconomic factors and social equity issues. Social workers are in high demand with job opportunities expected to…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Passionate about human rights and have a strong sense of social justice? Deakin’s fully accredited Bachelor of Social Work will equip you to enhance the wellbeing of others through an understanding of policy, socioeconomic factors and social equity issues. Social workers are in high demand with job opportunities expected to grow by 15.9% by 2028. Graduate career-ready with the skills to work effectively with individuals, families and communities to address key factors causing inequality.
With an emphasis on progressive, student-centred teaching practices, you will learn the latest approaches to enable social change and improve the lives of others. You will gain invaluable hands-on experience with 1000 hours of practice education placements in a variety of communities and workplaces in online, metropolitan, regional or rural settings, ensuring you gain multiple perspectives. If you meet the eligibility requirements, you may be able to progress onto the embedded honours year.
Do you want to gain the knowledge and skills to enhance the wellbeing of others through an understanding of policy, socioeconomic factors and social equity issues?
This course will empower you to become an enabler of positive social change, helping you to improve the quality of life for those who need it most. You will cover contemporary social topics including:
human behaviour
public policy
working with individuals, families, groups and communities to enhance wellbeing and human rights
social justice.
You will gain an understanding of a range of social research methods and contemporary welfare issues, allowing you to design and conduct research relevant to social work practice.
We focus on equipping our students with valuable hands-on skills and practical workplace experience. Plus, our strong links with industry and partnership organisations gives you access to a range of guest lecturers, exposing you to a broad range of professional experiences and knowledge. The practice education placements included within this course enable you to graduate with confidence, ready to launch your career in this highly rewarding industry.
Career outcomes
Social work is part of a growing human services field, with graduates working across local, state and federal government departments, in private and non-government human services organisations, and in various advocacy, policy making and tribunal capacities.
After completing this course, you will be a sought-after graduate, ready to pursue a rewarding career in social work. You may work in many general and specialist areas of social work such as:
activism
advocacy
child protection
child and family support
community development
consultancy
counselling
drug and alcohol counselling
education
facilitation
family therapy
health
housing
policy development and research
program management and coordination
refugee assistance and tribunal capacities
assisting groups such as the aged, women, youth or multicultural populations.
Examples of specific roles you may pursue include:
careers counsellor
case manager
child and family counsellor
child protection officer
community development access officer
community development and education officer
disability support coordinator
diversity officer
drug and alcohol case manager
family relationship adviser
mental health coordinator
specialist family violence practitioner
school counsellor
youth projects officer.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Deakin University is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide (ARWU).  It is a global leader in many areas of study including accounting and finance, business, engineering, education, nursing, sport science, and sport management. It is known for its industry-based learning, with all degrees offering the opportunity for work placements. Deakin has four campuses across the state of Victoria, offering high-quality teaching and first-rate facilities.  Our students love studying here – that is why Deakin University has been ranked #1 for course and student satisfaction in Victoria for 13 years (Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2022 (GOS)).
