Bachelor of Social Work [Dubbo]

TAFE integrated program

What is this course about?

CSU's Bachelor of Social Work offered through the Dubbo Campus is a co-enrolment with TAFE Western, which will provide graduates with skills to work in a wide range of social welfare agencies.

CSU is one of the leading providers of social work education in Australia. If you enjoy working with people singly or in groups, problem solving and working with social issues and how they affect communities, then social work could be the career for you.

This course includes practical experience through workplace learning.

Your course is recognised by industry

The Bachelor of Social Work is a nationally accredited and registered award in tertiary education. It has full accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Credit

Credit for prior study will be individually determined. No credit will be given for certificate level or bridging programs.

A completed TAFE Diploma of Community Welfare Work (CHC507) will attract a credit for eight subjects (as per AASW guidelines). These subjects are: HCS103 , HCS111, PSY111, SOC102, SPE101 and three electives.

Social workers with overseas qualifications may be eligible to complete course requirements for the Bachelor of Social Work in less than the normal time. Overseas qualifications are assessed by the University and the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and a program of studies is individually prescribed for each student. On successful completion of the program the student is eligible for the award of Bachelor of Social Work.

Applicants may be required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language which is evidenced by an overall score of six on each of the four bands of the International English Language Test (IELT).

Australian residents with overseas social work qualifications should have their qualifications assessed by the Australian Association of Social Workers in the first instance. For further information, phone 02 6273 0199.

Honours program

Students may apply to enter the Honours program through Wagga Wagga Campus on completion of the first year (full-time equivalent) of the Bachelor of Social Work and must have demonstrated both academic and practice competence.

Students should have completed 56 points towards the degree at a Credit average, or grade point average (GPA) of 5 or better. These subjects must include HCS204 Research Methods, HCS206 Social Work Theory and Practice 1, HCS207 Social Work Theory and Practice 2 and HCS303 Professional Field Education 1.

More about the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) program at CSU Wagga Wagga

Campus

Dubbo

Duration

4 years full-time on campus at CSU and TAFE

Admission rank cut-offs

ATAR + criteria

CRICOS code

N/A

Graduation requirements

To graduate with Bachelor of Social Work students must complete 26 subjects and 256 points, inclusive of credits, AND successfully complete a minimum of 980 hours professional field education placements (in a minimum two distinct placements) under the supervision of a graduate social worker eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Students enrolled in Co-enrolment programs with TAFE Western (Dubbo) or TAFE NSW Riverina Institute (Deniliquin) must have also completed the requirements of the Diploma of Community Welfare Work (CHC507) and submitted certified copies of their transcript of results and course completion from their TAFE to be eligible to graduate.

Course structure

More information about subjects and course structure.

Career opportunities

Ready to make a real difference to the world? Discover more about where this course could take you.

Admission requirements

To study this course, you will need to indicate your likelihood of success through previous studies and other attainments and experience.

Cost of study

When weighing up the costs of study, consider the benefits of having the qualification you need to achieve your personal and professional goals.

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Study Mode

On campus

Where

Dubbo

When

Session 1; Session 2

Level

Undergraduate

Duration

4 years full-time on campus at CSU and TAFE

International?

NO

Indicative ATAR

ATAR + criteria

How to apply

Admission code/s

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