Bachelor of Social Work

Curtin University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00301J

Bachelor Degrees prepare students to develop broad and coherent knowledge and skills in a discipline for professional work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 7 qualifications. The honours component prepares students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional work, research and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.

Structure

Credit Points: 800

Subjects

NURS1004 Interpersonal Communication Skills in Health
PSYC1000 Introduction to Psychology
SCWK1000 Social Work Philosophy, Policy and Context
CMHL1000 Foundations for Professional Health Practice
INDH1006 Indigenous Cultures and Health Behaviours
SCWK1001 The Individual in Society
CMHL1001 Evidence Informed Health Practice
NURS1003 Health and Wellbeing in Social and Cultural Contexts
SCWK2001 Citizenship, Culture and Diversity
SCWK2000 Social Work Integrity and Accountability in Practice
BEHV2001 Social Work Lifespan, Resilience and Risk
CMHL2001 Working with Communities
SCWK2003 Contemporary and Comparative Social Policy
SCWK2002 Social Work Counselling Individuals
CMHL2000 Social Work and Mental Health Recovery
PUBH2002 The Inquiring Social Work Practitioner
STRH-SOCWK Honours Social Work Stream
STRU-SOCWK Social Work Third and Fourth Year Stream

Standard entry requirements

Completed year 12 in Australia or overseas in the past two years, or
Completed TAFE or VET studies in the past two years
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate
Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.