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Courses
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Undergraduate Courses
- Advanced Diploma of Arts [Exit only]
- BBiotech – Aquaculture Science and Technology Major
- Bachelor of Advanced Science
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Arts – Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
- Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program]
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Business (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Business and Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Business – Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Business – Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Business – Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor of Clinical Sciences (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Creative Arts and Media
- Bachelor of Creative Arts and Media (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Creative Media (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery
- Bachelor of Economics (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
- Bachelor of Education (Primary)
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
- Bachelor of Education Professional Development
- Bachelor of Educational Services – [Exit only]
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) [Embedded] – Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) [Embedded] – Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)[Embedded]
- Bachelor of Environmental Practice
- Bachelor of Exercise Physiology (Clinical)
- Bachelor of Exercise Physiology (Clinical) (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Exercise Physiology (Clinical) [Indigenous Health Careers Program]
- Bachelor of Geology
- Bachelor of Geology (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)
- Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Life Sciences [Exit only]
- Bachelor of Marine Science
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) [Embedded] [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program]
- Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) (End-on]
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Nursing Science (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Nursing Science [Indigenous Health Careers Program]
- Bachelor of Nursing Science [Post-Registration]
- Bachelor of Nursing Science [Pre-registration]
- Bachelor of Nursing Science – Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) - Indigenous Health Careers Access Program
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Pharmacy [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program]
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program]
- Bachelor of Planning
- Bachelor of Planning (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Science – Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of Science – Bachelor of Laws (Honours)[Embedded]
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) [Embedded]
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program]
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program]
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours) [End-on]
- Bachelor of Veterinary Science [Indigenous Health Careers Access Program]
- Course and Subject Information Management
- DipHigherEd – Health Major
- Diploma of Higher Education
- Diploma of Tertiary Studies [Exit only]
- First Teaching Area (Secondary Marine Studies) 24cp
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Postgraduate Courses
- Graduate Certificate in Ridge to Reef Sustainable Development
- Graduate Certificate of Accounting
- Graduate Certificate of Advanced Accounting [Exit Only]
- Graduate Certificate of Aeromedical Retrieval
- Graduate Certificate of Australian Rural Leadership
- Graduate Certificate of Biomedical Sciences
- Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
- Graduate Certificate of Career Development
- Graduate Certificate of Catholic Education
- Graduate Certificate of Conflict Management and Resolution
- Graduate Certificate of Data Science
- Graduate Certificate of Development Practice
- Graduate Certificate of Diabetes Education
- Graduate Certificate of Disaster Health and Humanitarian Assistance
- Graduate Certificate of Education (Tertiary Teaching)
- Graduate Certificate of Education [Exit Only]
- Graduate Certificate of Education for Sustainability
- Graduate Certificate of Health Economics
- Graduate Certificate of Health Professional Education
- Graduate Certificate of Infection Control
- Graduate Certificate of Information Technology
- Graduate Certificate of International Hospitality Management
- Graduate Certificate of Nursing
- Graduate Certificate of Pharmaceutical Public Health
- Graduate Certificate of Planning and Indigenous Communities
- Graduate Certificate of Public Health
- Graduate Certificate of Rehabilitation
- Graduate Certificate of Research Methods [Tropical Environments and Societies]
- Graduate Certificate of Research Methods [Tropical Health and Medicine]
- Graduate Certificate of Rural Generalist Practice [Exit Only]
- Graduate Certificate of Science
- Graduate Certificate of Travel Medicine
- Graduate Certificate of Tropical Animal Science
- Graduate Certificate of Tropical Veterinary Science
- Graduate Diploma of Accounting
- Graduate Diploma of Advanced Accounting
- Graduate Diploma of Biomedical Sciences
- Graduate Diploma of Business Administration – Exit only
- Graduate Diploma of Clinical Psychology
- Graduate Diploma of Conflict Management and Resolution – Exit only
- Graduate Diploma of Data Science
- Graduate Diploma of Dental Implantology
- Graduate Diploma of Development Practice
- Graduate Diploma of Economics
- Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary)
- Graduate Diploma of Health Professional Education
- Graduate Diploma of Information Technology [Exit only]
- Graduate Diploma of International Hospitality Management – Exit only
- Graduate Diploma of Medical Science
- Graduate Diploma of Midwifery
- Graduate Diploma of Nursing
- Graduate Diploma of Orthodontics
- Graduate Diploma of Psychology
- Graduate Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
- Graduate Diploma of Rehabilitation
- Graduate Diploma of Research Methods [Tropical Environments and Societies]
- Graduate Diploma of Research Methods [Tropical Health and Medicine]
- Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice
- Graduate Diploma of Rural and Remote Medicine
- Graduate Diploma of Science
- Graduate Diploma of Social Science
- Graduate Diploma of Surgical Anatomy
- Graduate Diploma of Tropical Animal Science
- Graduate Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
- Graduate Diploma of Tropical Veterinary Science
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration (Leadership)
- Master of Business Administration - Master of Conflict Management and Resolution
- Master of Conflict Management and Resolution
- Master of Conflict Management and Resolution
- Master of Data Science
- Master of Development Practice
- Master of Economics
- Master of Education
- Master of Education – Master of Business Administration
- Master of Guidance and Counselling
- Master of Health Professional Education
- Master of Information Technology
- Master of Information Technology – Master of Business Administration
- Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management – Master of Business Administration
- Master of Medical Science
- Master of Midwifery
- Master of Nursing
- Master of Pharmaceutical Public Health
- Master of Planning and Urban Design
- Master of Professional Accounting
- Master of Professional Accounting – Master of Business Administration
- Master of Psychology (Clinical)
- Master of Public Health
- Master of Public Health - Master of Business Administration
- Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
- Master of Rehabilitation
- Master of Rural and Remote Medicine
- Master of Science
- Master of Science (Professional)
- Master of Social Science
- Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)
- Master of Teaching and Learning (Primary)
- Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary)
- Master of Tropical Animal Science
- Master of Tropical Veterinary Science
- Graduate Certificate of Education (Academic Practice)
- Master of Business Administration Global
- Graduate Diploma of Business Administration Global
- Graduate Certificate of Business Administration Global
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Non Award Courses
- English Language Preparatory Program
- English for Academic Purposes
- ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Exchange Program (1 semester)
- ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Exchange Program (Full Year)
- ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Exchange Program (Full Year) Postgraduate
- ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Exchange Program [1 Semester] – Postgraduate
- ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Singapore Study Abroad Program (1 trimester)
- ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Singapore Study Abroad Program (1 trimester) Postgraduate
- ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Singapore Study Abroad Program (2 trimesters)
- ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Study Abroad Program (1 semester) Postgraduate
- ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Study Abroad Program (Half Year)
- ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Study Abroad Program (full year)
- Postgraduate Qualifying Program
- Pre-University Foundation Program
- Tertiary Access Course
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Research Courses
- Doctor of Education [Research]
- Doctor of Health Professional Education [Research]
- Doctor of Medical Education (Research)
- Doctor of Medicine [Research]
- Doctor of Pharmacy [Research]
- Doctor of Philosophy (Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture and Building)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Arts)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering and Related Technologies)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Health)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Management and Commerce)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Medical and Molecular Sciences)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Natural and Physical Sciences)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Prior Publication)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Society and Culture)
- Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
- Doctor of Public Health [Research]
- Doctor of Tropical Environmental Management [Research]
- Master of Laws (Research)
- Master of Philosophy (Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies)
- Master of Philosophy (Architecture and Building)
- Master of Philosophy (Creative Arts)
- Master of Philosophy (Education)
- Master of Philosophy (Engineering and Related Technologies)
- Master of Philosophy (Health)
- Master of Philosophy (Information Technology)
- Master of Philosophy (Management and Commerce)
- Master of Philosophy (Medical and Molecular Sciences)
- Master of Philosophy (Natural and Physical Sciences)
- Master of Philosophy (Society and Culture)
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Undergraduate Courses
- Calendars and Important Dates
- Important Information
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Subject Information
Course and Subject Handbook 2018 Courses Undergraduate Courses Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work
Information valid for students commencing in 2018.
Bachelor of Social Work
Course code | 112510 |
Course type | Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) |
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. |
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 ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Admissions Policy. |
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 | On-campus attendance requirement: The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) requires all students to demonstrate that they have attended 20 days on campus face-to-face through out their entire course. Students need to be aware that meeting the AASW attendance requirements does not mitigate the attendance requirements for specific subjects within this course. Throughout this course more than 20 days attendance face-to-face on campus may be required. Honours: The embedded honours degree is available only to students admitted to the Bachelor of Social Work at this university. A student may be invited by the College Dean to undertake the embedded honours degree if the student has satisfied the College requirements relating to the selection of subjects and the standard of academic achievement necessary to undertake the honours degree. Under approved circumstances students may enrol in Honours part-time. 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 |
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
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
PL1001:03 The Political World: An Introduction to Political Science
SY1001:03 Australian Society: An Introduction to Sociology or :03 Deviance, Crime and Society
WS1005:03 Human Rights and Social Issues
WS1006:03 Self in Professional Helping
PY1101:03 Exploring Psychology: from Brain to Practice or PY1102:03 Exploring Psychology: from Perception to Reality or PY1105:03 Psychology for Social Welfare Practice (Distance Education)
Level 2
SY2005:03 Qualitative Research
WS2121:03 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Skills and Frameworks for Practice
WS2510:03 Interpersonal Practice
WS2511:03 Professional Values and Ethics
WS2512:03 Organisational Practice
WS2513:03 Community Work
Level 3
WS3025:03 Group Work
WS3027:03 Social Welfare Work with Children and Families
WS3214:03 Developmental Approaches to Eco-Social Justice
WS3503:09 Field Education 1
WS3515:03 Social Work and Welfare Practice
Level 4
WS4005:03 Social Inquiry Analysis
WS4504:09 Field Education 2
WS4514:03 Theories for Social Work Practice
WS4503:03 Social Work and Mental Health
WS4511:03 Professional Development for Social Work Practice
OPTIONS
PL3002:03 Policy Analysis and Management or IA2016:03 Australian Indigenous Politics
PLUS
Select 3 credit points of any IA subjects
PLUS
Select 3 credit points of specified WC, SY or CY subjects from List 1
PLUS
Select 3 credit points of any level 2 or 3 undergraduate subjects or :03 Research Proposal Seminar, if wishing to enter the honours program
PLUS
Select 9 credit points of any undergraduate subjects
List 1
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
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | Internal and Flexible Delivery |
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. |
Professional 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 Credit 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 | Students who have completed 24 credit points of their course award requirements, and withdraw from or fail to meet the requirements for progression in the later years, may be eligible for the award of Diploma of Tertiary Studies. |
Course articulation | Students who successfully complete the entry requirements for the embedded honours program will be eligible to apply for entry to the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) [Embedded] after three years; or after successfully completing the BSW, students who successfully complete the entry requirements for the end-on honours program will be eligible to apply for entry to the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) [End-on]. |
Honours
Honours availability | Available as an additional 24 credit points of study [end-on] or as a 24 credit point [embedded] honours program. |
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 (including WS3513 Research Proposal Seminar) is required in the bachelor degree. |