UndergraduatePsychology
Bachelor of Social Work
Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Social Work at Charles Darwin University is a professionally recognised degree that prepares graduates to work as a social worker, using principles of social justice, human rights and cultural safety to promote social change and empowerment through skills in counselling, case management and community development. The course incorporates knowledge from social work, psychology, social policy, research and First Nations Peoples perspectives, and prepares students to work with individuals, families, groups and communities, including those in crisis or affected by poverty and social disadvantage. It includes 20 days of face-to-face intensive classes prior to placements.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 2 parts
Core Units (26 units)
- Perspectives of First Nations Health (title change 2026)
- Introduction to Psychology A
- Introduction to Human Services
- Communication Skills
- Professional Foundations of Social Work
- Global Sociology
- Indigenous Contemporary Perspectives
- Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan
- Human Service Organisations
- Dynamics of Group Work
- Working with and Developing Communities
- Social Policy
- Social Research Methods
- Engaging with Individuals and Families in Partnership
- Ethics Rights and Social Justice
- Social Work Practice in Mental Health
- Building Safe Communities (previously SWK401)
- Dynamics of Loss and Grief (previously SWK404)
- Skills for Regional and Remote Practice (previously SWK405)
- Legal Issues in Social Work (previously SWK403)
- Electives (2 unit): Elective units totalling 20 credit points selected from undergraduate units offered by the University
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Year 12 completion, ATAR approx 60 or equivalent (STAT score of 140 also accepted)
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