Bachelor of Social Work [Wagga Wagga]

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

What is this course about?

CSU's Bachelor of Social Work offered through the Wagga Wagga Campus provides graduates with skills to work in a wide range of social welfare and social work agencies in areas such as case management, individual family work, group and community work, child protection, aged, disability and rehabilitation, health, community services and corrections.

If you are thinking about a career in the human services then a social work degree could be for you. CSU's Bachelor of Social Work will provide you with the skills you need to work in a wide range of social welfare and social work agencies and services in areas including case management, individual family work, group and community work, policy, child protection, aged, disability and rehabilitation, health, community services and corrections. The Australian Association of Social Workers professionally accredits CSU’s internationally recognised social work degrees.

At CSU, there are several pathways to gaining a social work degree and which pathway you take depends on where and how you want to study, as well as your educational background.

Our main on campus and distance social work program are offered from our Wagga Wagga campus. The Bachelor of Social Work degree can also be completed on campus as part of an integrated program with TAFE NSW at either Deniliquin in south west NSW, Dubbo in the central west of NSW, and NSW North Coast at Port Macquarie.

For further information about TAFE programs, visit the TAFE to CSU website, or the following online course brochures:

Workplace learning

Field education is a core element and a major part of the student's development of a professional identity. It provides an opportunity for students to observe, question and model social work behaviour. Each practicum is integrated with a subject covering social work theory and practice.

In order to meet the requirements of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), students must complete 980 hours of supervised field education. This is undertaken in two practicums (each 490 hours) in approved agencies. Every attempt is made to accommodate students in placements close to their place of residence and to tailor the practicum to suit the schedules of individual students, but such placements cannot be guaranteed.

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 Services (Welfare) 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.

Residential school

Distance education students are required to attend four one-week residential schools during the course of their study.

Campus

Wagga Wagga

Duration

4 years full-time on campus
8 years distance education

Admission rank cut-offs

65.00

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 Riverina Institute of TAFE (Deniliquin) must have also completed the requirements of the Diploma of Community Services (Welfare) 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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At a glance

Study Mode

On campus; Distance education

Where

Wagga Wagga

When

Session 1; Session 2

Level

Undergraduate

Duration

4 years full-time on campus
8 years distance education

International?

YES

Indicative ATAR

65.00

How to apply

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