Bachelor of Social Work
Federation University Australia
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00103D
Work closely with communities to provide counselling and support services and be an advocate for social justice and human rights. Make a real difference to the lives of people in need and build strong communities. This course has been co-designed with local partners to address this specific skills shortage. Where possible, Federation University will work with your workplace to ensure you are well supported and have the resources needed to complete the Bachelor of Social Work. We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds who reflect the communities in which we live and work. Once you graduate, you can go on to be a qualified social worker, take up direct practice and management positions, or work in national or international policy development. This degree has been designed as an entry level to the social work profession qualification. It now has provisional accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Structure
480 credit points across 4 years.
Subjects
- Introduction to Social Work, Community and Human Services
- The Sociological Imagination
- Interpersonal Communication for Professional Practice
- Theories and Models for Practice
- Introduction to Indigenous Australia
- Community Practice Approaches
- Theories and Practices of Group Work
- Reflecting on work in the Human Services Organisations
- Lifespan Human Development
- Social Policy and Social Change
- Models of Case Management
- Foundations of Social Work Theory
- Professional Social Work Practice
- Social Work Practice in Diverse Contexts
- Social Work Practice with Groups and Communities
- Social Policy: Development and Impact
- Social Work Field Education 1
- Contemporary Social Work Theories and Practice
- Social Work Practice with Children Young People and Families
- Law and Ethics in Social Work Practice
- Social Work Research
- Integrative Social Work Practice
- Social Work Field Education 2.
Standard entry requirements
Year 12: Units 3 and 4 - a study score of at least 20 in any English. Non-Year 12: Applicants who have not completed secondary education or undertaken any TAFE or university studies will not be eligible for entry into this program. Applicants in this category should consider a pathway program such as Federation Access Studies (FAST ).
Recognition
This degree has been designed as an entry level to the social work profession qualification. It now has provisional accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gippsland (Churchill) |
| No |
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