Information valid for students commencing in 2022.
Course Structure (Townsville and Cairns)
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 Justice
WS1006:03 Self in Professional Helping
PY1101:03 Exploring Psychology: from Brain to Practice or PY1102:03 Exploring Psychology: from Perception to Reality or
WS1007:03 Lifespan Development and Psychology for Social Welfare Practice
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 Practice 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 IA2022:03 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as Colonial Subjects
PLUS
Select 3 credit points of any IA subject
PLUS
Select one subject 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
CY2001:03 Perspectives on Criminology
CY2002:03 Youth Deviance
SY2022:03 Family, Gender and Sexuality in Contemporary Society
SY2100:03 Migration, Ethnicity and Belonging
SY2101:03 Sociology of Digital Life
WC2001:03 Australian Women’s Studies
Core Structure (Brisbane)
CORE SUBJECTS
Level 1
PL1001:03 The Political World: An Introduction to Political Science
SY1001:03 Australian Society: An Introduction to Sociology
WS1005:03 Human Rights and Social Justice
WS1006:03 Self in Professional Helping
WS1007:03 Lifespan Development and Psychology for Social Welfare Practice
IA1011:03 Indigenous Australians
SS1010:03 Australian People: Indigeneity and Multiculturalism
Level 2
SY2005:03 Qualitative Research
WC2001:03 Australian Women’s Studies
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
CY2002:03 Youth Deviance
SY2100:03 Migration, Ethnicity and Belonging
SY2022:03 Family, Gender and Sexuality in Contemporary Society
Level 3
WS3025:03 Group Work
WS3027:03 Social Welfare Practice with Children and Families
WS3214:03 Developmental Approaches to Eco-Social Justice
WS3503:09 Field Education 1
WS3515:03 Social Work and Welfare Practice
PL3250:03 Australia and World Politics
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
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
番茄社区 Brisbane | Mixed-mode attendance. No credit transfer is available for this study location in 2022. Limited credit will be available in 2023 and 2024. |
番茄社区 Cairns | Internal or mixed-mode attendance |
番茄社区 Townsville | Internal or mixed-mode attendance |
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: Coursework Enrolment Procedure. 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. *番茄社区B Campus location holds separate accreditation conditions. Please check accreditation statement. |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for credit transfer for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure. |
Maximum allowed | 63 credit points |
Currency | Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 21 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit 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) 番茄社区 Brisbane Students: No credit transfer is available for this study location in 2022. Limited credit will be available in 2023 and 2024. |
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. |