Bachelor of Social Work
Information valid for students commencing in 2015.
Course code | 112510 |
Version | 1 |
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 Degree (AQF Level 7) |
Division | Tropical Environments and Societies |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | English |
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 | Nil |
Special admission requirements | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Clinical placement/professional practice: This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements. Students may be required to undertake such placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. (Note: health professional courses generally involve extensive professional or clinical placements). Further information about placements can be found at Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students. |
Post admission requirements | Suitability to Work with Children Card (blue card): This course includes prescribed professional or clinical placements that may involve contact with children under 18 years of age. Students are required to obtain a Suitability to Work with Children Card (which involves a criminal history check undertaken by the Queensland Police) before the start of the first placement. Students must retain a current Suitability to Work with Children Card for the duration of their course, as failure to do so will result in the termination of their admission to the course. For more information, refer to: |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 96 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, graduates will demonstrate an understanding of a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in:
Graduates of the Bachelor of Social Work will be able to:
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Course Structure
Level 1 (First Year)
Teaching Period 1 (First Half Year)
PL1001:03 The Political World: An Introduction to Political Science
WS1006:03 Self in Professional Helping
Choose option: Select one option from the four options specified in List 1 below
Choose option: Select one option from the remaining three options specified in List 1 below
Teaching Period 2 (Second Half Year)
WS1005:03 Human Rights and Social Issues
SS1103:03 An Introduction to Social Science Research Practices
Choose option: Select one option from the remaining two options specified in List 1 below
Choose option: Select the remaining option specified in List 1 below
List 1 – specified Level 1 Options
Select 3 credit points of
Select 3 credit points of
Select SY1001:03 Australian Society: An Introduction to Sociology (TP1) or :03 Deviance, Crime and Society (TP2)
Select PY1101:03 Exploring Psychology 1(TP1) or PY1102:03 Exploring Psychology 2 (TP2) or PY1105:03 Psychology for Social Welfare Practice (Distance Education) (TP2)
Level 2 (Second Year)
Teaching Period 1 (First Half Year)
WS2121:03 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Skills and Frameworks for Practice
WS2510:03 Interpersonal Practice
WS2511:03 Professional Values and Ethics
Choose option: Select 3 credit points from one of the following option lists:
Select 3 credit points of or
Select 3 credit points of or
Select 3 credit points of specified WC, SY or CY subjects – please refer to List 2 below
List 2 – specified WC, SY or CY subjects
WC2001:03 Australian Women’s Studies
CY2001:03 Perspectives on Criminology
CY2002:03 Youth Deviance
SY2001:03 New Forms of Work, Organisation and Career
SY2010:03 Sociology of Health and Medicine
SY2022:03 Family, Gender and Sexuality in Contemporary Society
Teaching Period 2 (Second Half Year)
WS2512:03 Organisational Practice
WS2513:03 Community Work
Choose option: Select 3 credit points from one of the remaining option lists above
Choose option: Select 3 credit points from the last remaining option list above
Level 3 (Third Year)
Teaching Period 1 (First Half Year)
WS3503:09 Field Education 1
WS3515:03 Social Work and Welfare Practice
Teaching Period 2 (Second Half Year)
WS3025:03 Group Work
WS3214:03 Developmental Approaches to Eco-Social Justice
PL3002:03 Policy Analysis and Management or IA2016:03 Australian Indigenous Politics
Choose option : Select 3 credit points of or if wishing to enter the graduate honours program upon completion of this course
Level 4 (Fourth Year)
Teaching Period 1 (First Half Year)
WS4005:03 Social Inquiry Analysis
WS4514:03 Theories for Social Work Practice
WS4503:03 Social Work and Mental Health
Choose option: Select 3 credit points of
Teaching Period 2 (Second Half Year)
WS4504:09 Field Education 2
WS4511:03 Professional Development for Social Work Practice
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | |
Mackay | Flexible delivery only |
Townsville | Internal and Flexible Delivery |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 11 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 3 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Yes Further information about placements can be found at: Enrolment Policy – Coursework Students. Students may be required to undertake placements away from the campus at which they are enrolled at their own expense. |
Special assessment requirements | Refer to Review of a Student’s Suitability to Continue a Course Involving Placement policy. |
Accreditation requirements | Graduates are eligible for full membership of AASW. Student preliminary membership is available. |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 63 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 21 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | Diploma: Maximum 24 credit points (unspecified credit) at various year levels Advanced Diploma: Maximum 27 credit points. 24 credit points (unspecified credit – at various year levels) PLUS 3 credit points (specified - WS1006:03 Self in Professional Helping) |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK |
Approved abbreviation | BSW |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Honours
Honours availability | Available as an additional 24 credit points of study [end-on] |
Eligibility | By invitation of the College Dean Normally at least a credit grade in four level 2 or level 3 social work subjects; and at least a distinction grade in at least two level 2 or level 3 social work subjects is required in the bachelor degree. |