Bachelor of Social Work [Port Macquarie]
TAFE Integrated 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 Port Macquarie offers an Integrated Program in Social Work, with a co-enrolment with TAFE NSW North Coast Institute, enabling you to graduate with a number of recognised qualifications.
The Bachelor of Social Work Integrated Program is designed to enable you to complete TAFE and University study at the same time. Graduates of this course will receive Certificate IV in Community Services Work and the Diploma of Community Services Work in addition to their degree.
Integrated Programs allow students to study at TAFE and CSU at the same time, and are typically suited to school leavers, those interested in changing careers, or those who work in the industry but have limited formal study.
Course structure and TAFE integration
During the first year of the course, you will complete Certificate IV in Community Services Work through North Coast TAFE, as well as beginning the CSU component of the course.
You will build on this to complete the Diploma of Community Services Work in your second year of study. In the third and fourth years, all study is completed through CSU.
Students will complete the CSU components of this course on campus at CSU's Port Macquarie Campus, and the TAFE components at North Coast TAFE in Port Macquarie.
TAFE-specific scholarships are available for students in this course.
If you already have a relevant TAFE qualification, consider the Bachelor of Social Work Articulated Program.
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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
- Complete TAFE and University study at the same time
- Gain practical experience and accreditation with AASW
- Study on campus at North Coast TAFE and CSU in Port Macquarie
Graduation requirements
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 256 points.
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_int
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.
More about CSU pathway programs
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.
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