Social Work Articulated Program

Delivered in Port Macquarie, this articulation program provides an articulation pathway from the Diploma of Community Services Work with the Bachelor of Social Work from CSU. Students first study and complete TAFE qualifications, and then go on to study the CSU component of the program.

This program is ideal for those students already studying Community Services Work, or who have completed the Certificate IV and/or Diploma of Community Services Work.

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Course details

After enrolling and completing the Diploma of Community Services Work, students then enrol in the Bachelor of Social Work. Features of the program include the following:

  • The course will be delivered in Port Macquarie
  • Students receive guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Social Work, plus 1 year of credit
  • With credit, students are able to complete the degree in 4 years of fast track study (2 years part-time, and 2 years full-time), or 6 years part-time study
  • Students will graduate with the Diploma of Community Services Work, and a bachelor degree in Social Work
  • Students will also have the opportunity of applying for a TAFE-specific scholarship, worth $2,500 cash. 

Course duration

Once you have completed the Diploma of Community Services Work, you can then complete the degree in 4 years of fast track study (2 years part-time, and 2 years full-time), or 6 years part-time study.

Study pattern and subjects

After completing the Diploma of Community Services Work, the following lists all the CSU subjects students will need to complete.

Fast track study option

Year 1, Session 1

HCS102 - Communication and Human Services

Year 1, Session 2

SOC101 - Introductory Sociology
PSY113 - Children and Adolescent Psychology

Year 2, Session 3

HCS206 - Social Work Theory and Practice 1

Year 2, Session 4

HCS207 - Social Work Theory and Practice 2
SPE211 - Foundations in Social Policy

Year 3, Session 5

HCS204 - Research Methods
HCS304 - Social Work Theory and Practice 3
HCS303 - Professional Field Education 1 (Commence)

Year 3, Session 6

PSY216 - Psychology of Ageing
HCS310 - Mental Health Practice
SWK423 - Ethics and Social Work Practice
HCS303 - Professional Field Education 1 (Complete)

Year 4, Session 7

LAW221 - Law for the Human Services
WEL218 - Developing Cross Cultural Competencies
SPE401 - Social Work and Social Policy Practice
HCS402 - Professional Field Education 2 (Commence)

Year 4, Session 8

HCS405 - Social Work Theory and Practice 4
HCS402 - Professional Field Education 2 (Complete)
HCS406 - Social Work and Human Rights

Part-time study

Information coming soon

Course costs

CSU component

The CSU component of a Pathway Program is supported by the Commonwealth government. This means you can defer your university fees through a HECS-HELP loan. This is then repaid through the taxation system once your income reaches a certain threshold. Or, there is a discount for students who pay their fees upfront.

TAFE component

The standard fee for a TAFE NSW diploma applies. Current fees are available online at http://northcoast.tafensw.edu.au/ApplyandEnrol/Pages/TAFE-fees-exemptions-concessions-refunds.aspx or call 131 601 for more information.

How to apply and enrolment criteria

1. Students first need to enrol and complete the Diploma of Community Services Work with North Coast TAFE. Find out more about this course at the link below.

2. Students then enrol direct to CSU for the Bachelor of Social Work. Admission requirements to enrol in the CSU component is completion of the Diploma of Community Services Work. Download CSU's Admission Form [PDF] or apply online.

  • Course name: Bachelor of Social Work (Articulated)
  • Admission code: KAPM 

For more information

Call CSU on 1800 334 733, or simply fill out an online enquiry form. For the TAFE component, call North Coast TAFE on 131 601 or fill out a North Coast TAFE enquiry form.