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Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work

Course summary The Bachelor of Social Work is an entry-level, professionally-accredited qualification to practice as a social worker. The course provides a foundation in sociology, politics, human development and social research, covering essential theories and methods for social work practice with individuals, families, groups and communities. The course prepares students…

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Social Studies And Communications, Social Work, Social Work
Southern Cross University

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Course summary

The Bachelor of Social Work is an entry-level, professionally-accredited qualification to practice as a social worker. The course provides a foundation in sociology, politics, human development and social research, covering essential theories and methods for social work practice with individuals, families, groups and communities.

The course prepares students for practice in the fields of mental health, child protection, cross-cultural work and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. There is an embedded Honours program if you are interested in pursuing research.

This high job growth area offers a variety of careers in client service roles, service management, research, and strategy and policy development.

Major areas

Core units cover sociology, Indigenous world-views, counseling theory and practice, community development introductory, case management and care planning, social research, trauma informed practice, mental health, issues of protection and legal contexts, combined with a significant work placement component.

Students may investigate an area of interest through a choice of four elective units as part of their studies

Career opportunities

Graduates of this course will be prepared as social workers in government and non-government positions in fields such as health, child protection, disability services, housing services, youth work, aged care, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, community engagement, mental health services, and domestic violence services.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 with the required entry grade.

Academic scores may vary from country by country.

Applicants must have IELTS – 7.0 with no band less than 7.0; CAE – 67; TOEFL PBT – 600 min 5.0 (TWE); TOEFL iBT – 94 with no less than 25 in writing; PTE – 65 with no communicative score less than 65; ISPLR – 4+ in all 4 skill areas

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Southern Cross University

Southern Cross University is a vibrant, contemporary Australian university with campuses at the Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour, and branch campuses in Sydney and Melbourne. The University offers industry-relevant degrees with a strong practical component that enables students to generate and apply knowledge. Southern Cross University was ranked in the Top 100 in the Times Higher Education 150 under 50 Rankings 2016. It is a research intensive university and was evaluated at ‘well above world standard’ in nine key areas in the Australian Research Council’s 2015 Excellence in Research Australia Report . Its SCU International Student Support team has been recognised for their outstanding international student support in the International Student Barometer (ISB) survey 2016 .

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Southern Cross University

Southern Cross University is a vibrant, contemporary Australian university with campuses at the Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour, and branch campuses in Sydney and Melbourne. The University offers industry-relevant degrees with a strong practical component that enables students to generate and apply knowledge. Southern Cross University was ranked in the Top 100 in the Times Higher Education 150 under 50 Rankings 2016. It is a research intensive university and was evaluated at 'well above world standard' in nine key areas in the Australian Research Council's 2015 Excellence in Research Australia Report . Its SCU International Student Support team has been recognised for their outstanding international student support in the International Student Barometer (ISB) survey 2016 .

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