UndergraduatePsychology
Bachelor of Social Work
Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
Curtin University's Bachelor of Social Work degree. This course combines education in a broad base of social and behavioural science subjects with the study of social work theory and practice in both class and field settings. The focus is on the development of professional knowledge and skills integral to the practice of social work including working with individuals and families, groups and communities, social policy and administration and research inquiry. Bachelor Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications. The honours component prepares students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional work, research and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Year 1: Interpersonal Communication Skills in Health, Introduction to Psychology, Social Work Philosophy, Policy and Context, Foundations for Professional Health Practice, Indigenous Cultures and Health Behaviours, The Individual in Society, Evidence Informed Health Practice, Health and Wellbeing in Social and Cultural Contexts Year 2: Citizenship, Culture and Diversity, Social Work Integrity and Accountability in Practice, Social Work Lifespan, Resilience and Risk, Working with Communities, Contemporary and Comparative Social Policy, Social Work Counselling Individuals, Social Work and Mental Health Recovery, The Inquiring Social Work Practitioner
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Clinical PsychologistANZSCO 272311
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Registration needs the full accredited sequence (accredited bachelor's, honours, then an accredited master's or doctorate), which takes several years beyond a first degree. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Educational PsychologistANZSCO 272312
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Organisational PsychologistANZSCO 272313
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
No prior study in a particular subject is required. Applicants must meet the University’s standard entry requirements, which include English competency. Applicants must be over the compulsory school age as defined by the Western Australian School Education Act 1999 in the year you want to study in the UniReady Enabling Program. STAT elements considered are WE and V. Semester 2 entry is via a direct entry application and subject to approval. Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening and Clearance Section of the faculty website. Social Work students must have a Working with Children Clearance. Applicants for a Bachelor Degree or Bachelor Honours Degree are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; and include flexible entry pathways. Admission to the Honours stream is by invitation and follows high achievement within this Bachelor Degree.
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