UndergraduatePsychology

Bachelor of Social Work

University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia

About this program

Bachelor of Social Work, Program Information, Program Summary, Program Structure, Career Opportunities

Cost & duration

Duration4 yr
Tuition (international)A$29,500
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

40 terms of coursework

  • Program structure
  • Introductory courses
  • 84 units
  • COU176Group Processes and Practice
  • COU180Therapeutic Communication Skills
  • SCS101Foundations of Human Behaviour
  • SCS110Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
  • SCS130Introduction to Indigenous Australia
  • SWK100Introduction to Social Work Practice Theories
  • SWK172Introduction to Social Work and Human Services
  • Developing courses
  • 96 units
  • SCS225Social Research
  • SCS235Social Justice
  • Welfare and the State
  • SWK200Social Work Practice in Various Organisational Settings
  • SWK202Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing
  • SWK251Working with First Nations Peoples and Multicultural Communities
  • SWK277Working With Children
  • Youth and Families
  • SWK278Ethics
  • Law and the Helping Professions
  • SWK286Disability: Culture
  • Community and Change
  • Graduate courses
  • 132units
36 units
  • SWK300Social Work Field Education 1
  • SWK302Community Development and Social Action
  • SWK304Direct Practice 1
  • SWK306Direct Practice 2
36 units
  • SWK400Social Work Field Education 2
  • SWK401Critical Social Policy Analysis
  • SWK407Context Responsive Social Work Practice
  • Required course from a specified list
  • 12 units
  • Select a total of 12 units from:
  • COU300Counselling for Crisis
  • Trauma and Loss
  • CRM309Working with Victims and Offenders
  • Elective courses
  • 60 units
  • Select a total of 60 units from the undergraduate elective course options
  • Students are encouraged to use these electives to study courses in the following discipline areas:
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
  • Behavioural Science
  • Counselling Skills
  • Criminology and Justice
  • Indigenous Studies
  • International and Human Rights
  • International Studies
  • Social Theory
  • Sustainability
  • Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

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

Entry requirements Entry requirements For entry into most UniSC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades. Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree. Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that UniSC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis. If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment. Minimum entry threshold Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank. Location ATAR/Rank Sunshine Coast 55.00 Moreton Bay 55.00 Fraser Coast 55.00 Online 55.00 Special selection criteria A student’s enrolment in field education will be conditional upon the following: • the student’s eligibility for a Blue Card (issued by the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian) at the time of the first enrolment in the program • maintenance of that eligibility throughout the entire program • acquisition of a Blue Card prior to commencement of field education Additional entry information Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements for further information. Inherent academic requirements Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program. Refer to Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work (Qualifying) - Inherent Academic Requirements

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