Postgraduate Bridging Program (Social Work)
Postgraduate Bridging Program (Social Work)
This course provides the introduction you need by establishing foundational knowledge in social work and social policy; organizational management of community and other NGOs; intervention strategies used in the Human Services sector; and social research practices in the social sciences. This program offers the kind of foundation essential for your…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides the introduction you need by establishing foundational knowledge in social work and social policy; organizational management of community and other NGOs; intervention strategies used in the Human Services sector; and social research practices in the social sciences.
This program offers the kind of foundation essential for your success in postgraduate programs such as the Master of Social Work (Qualifying).
Engage in such topics as fundamental debates in welfare policy; the impacts of remedial welfare policy and policy solutions; and investigate strategies to influence policy development related to social work practice. Explore developments in management practices in response to social developments such as multiculturalism, recognition of diversity, equal employment opportunity and recognition of contextual and local issues.
Your career
With a degree in Social Work, there are so many ways to influence the world you’ll live in.
Become a caseworker/manager and make a difference in the areas of child protection, drug and alcohol services or community health
Take on an exciting research role
Become a counselor and change the lives of people struggling with emotional issues
Influence the development of social policy
Get involved in Human Services and help Improve aged care, communities, education providers and transport services
REQUIREMENTS
To be admitted to the Postgraduate Bridging Program (Social Work) applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in any area. This bridging program is specifically tailored to those students who do not have a background in Health, Education or Society and Culture.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Western Sydney University is located in New South Wales and operates out of 13 accessible campuses across Sydney (Bankstown, Liverpool City, Campbelltown, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta, Parramatta City, Westmead, Penrith and Hawkesbury). The student body numbers more than 35,000. With a mix of modern high rise and heritage buildings, equipped with technology-enabled learning facilities, libraries, research facilities, and studios, the University covers a wide range of academic programs including the School of Business, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Psychology, School of Science, School of Social Sciences and the Graduate Research School.
