Bachelor of Social Work [Port Macquarie]
TAFE Articulated program
Become a Social Worker
CSU's Bachelor of Social Work in Port Macquarie provides practical and theoretical education in Social Work concepts, preparing you for a rewarding career working with people and solving social issues.
CSU has developed an articulated program with TAFE NSW North Coast Institute for students who wish to complete the Bachelor of Social Work.
Articulated programs, which enable students to study and complete qualifications at TAFE first and then go on to complete their CSU study, are suited to current and graduate TAFE students, school leavers, those interested in changing careers, or those who work in the industry but have limited formal qualifications.
Course structure
If you hold a completed Diploma of Community Services Work, you will receive credit for your prior study towards the Bachelor of Social Work.
You will then complete a further twelve 8 point subjects and six 16 point subjects to graduate with the Bachelor of Social Work. The course can be completed in six years of part-time study, or you may be able to study full-time in years three and four to fast-track degree completion.
Cost of study
Commonwealth supported places are available for this course, so you can defer paying fees until you start earning an income above the specified threshold.
TAFE-specific scholarships are available for students in this course.
If you have not completed any TAFE study yet, consider the Bachelor of Social Work integrated program, which combines TAFE and CSU study from the first year of the course.
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Workplace learning
This course includes a practical component of 980 hours, satisfying the requirements for accreditation from the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Reasons for studying Social Work in Port Macquarie
- Upgrade your TAFE qualifications to degree level, with credit
- Gain accreditation from the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Pursue a rewarding career in Social Work in a range of settings.
Graduation requirements
Students receive credit for eight 8-point subjects for successful completion of the Diploma of Community Services Work. They must then complete a further 192 points through CSU to graduate with the Bachelor of Social Work.
Academic expectations
For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.
Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.
Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).
Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject outlines and in course materials.
Enquiry information
Call us on 1800 334 733,
(International +61 2 6338 6077)
http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/social_work_pm_art
At a glance
Study Mode
On campus
Where
Port Macquarie
When
Session 1
Level
Undergraduate
Enquiry information
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Scholarships
CSU has developed a scholarship program specifically for TAFE students to help out with the cost of studying. Called the CSU ‘TAFE to University’ scholarship program, each scholarship is worth $2,500 cash.
Pathway Programs
CSU has developed a large range of degree pathway programs with TAFE, which combine TAFE and university study. At the end of a degree pathway program, students graduate with a number of nationally recognised qualifications, including a university degree.
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CSU in Port Macquarie
Going to uni in Port Macquarie is now easy with CSU’s new campus.
CSU and North Coast TAFE have developed a range of pathway programs, which means students can now obtain a university degree without having to leave the Mid North Coast area.
Prospective Student Inquiries
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