Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) [End-on]
Information valid for students commencing in 2015.
Course code | 10209O |
Version | 6 |
Professional Accreditation Status | This course is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Graduates are eligible for full membership of AASW. Student preliminary membership is available. |
Course type | Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8) |
Division | Division of Tropical Environments and Societies |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of a an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a discipline cognate to the proposed area of research, within the previous five years; and Achievement of an overall grade point average of 5.0 (i.e. credit average) across their bachelor degree, with credits or better in discipline-specific areas. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3a – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Additional selection requirements | Application for entry to the program is by approval of the College Dean. Quota restrictions on the number of honours places available may apply from time to time as determined by the College Dean. Students for honours who have graduated with a pass degree from this or another university or who graduated more than five years ago may be required to complete such coursework or assessment as the College Dean recommends. |
Special admission requirements | Students must be eligible for full membership of AASW. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Nil |
Additional completion requirements | Nil |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
WS4010:06 Honours Reading and Research Design Part 1 of 2
WS4011:06 Honours Reading and Research Design Part 2 of 2
WS4016:06 Honours Thesis Part 1 of 2
WS4017:06 Honours Thesis Part 2 of 2
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 3 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Students must be eligible for full membership of AASW. |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Not eligible |
Maximum allowed | Nil |
Currency | Not applicable |
Expiry | Not applicable |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK (HONOURS) |
Approved abbreviation | BSW(Hons) |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |