Bachelor of Social Work
Provider:
Course Code:
BSW
CRICOS Code:
111670E
Qualification Level:
Bachelor, Undergraduate
Course Area:
Society and Culture
Duration:
8-Semester
Study Mode:
Part Time, Full Time
Location:
New South Wales (Burwood)
Course Fee:
$86,400 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus, Online Delivery, Blended Delivery
Target:
Domestic, International
Intake:
February, May, September
Course Overview
- An exciting and new undergraduate course targeted at individuals who want to pursue socially responsive and responsible directions in social work practice.
- Focusing on high student satisfaction rate and learning outcomes, reflected by developing the experiential and critical thinking competence in students that enables them translating exciting ideas into culturally engaged actions.
- Graduates either take the challenge of becoming socially responsible professionals, or proactively engage in the expanding field of social work entrepreneurial careers.
- Face-to-face teaching in a conveniently located College, or, equivalent hours of teaching in an online or blended mode.
- Taught and supported by highly knowledgeable, experienced and culturally competent teachers and support staff.
- Includes 1000 hours of field education and a Capstone Units where students can get world experience.
- The BSW course will require the completion of the 23 Core Units, plus 3 Elective Units (out of 6 electives offered) and 2 Field Education components (compulsory). Each Unit is worth 6 credit points, while each Field Education is worth 18 credit points, each divided into A and B. The course requires students to complete 192 credit points.
Course Structure
Units of Study within this course are designed in consultation with the social work industry, this course is not only linked to employment, but also to creating competencies that lead to a rewarding, self-determined professional life. Students will be well placed to add significant social, cultural and economic value to society through entrepreneurial activities in social work (such as the development of charities and NGOs) and advocating for policies and practices that encourage the fair allocation of resources. Integrated field education is a core component of the BSW course, involving 1,000 hours of experience in work placements.
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age to Apply | Applicants must be at a minimum 18 years of age prior to course commencement. |
| Academic Entry Requirements | Recent secondary education (within the past 2 years) with a completed Year 12 or equivalent with ATAR 60, or equivalent overseas qualification, or
A tertiary education qualification at AQF Level 5 (Diploma) or above, or equivalent, from an Australian University or other accredited higher education provider, or equivalent overseas qualification, or
Vocational education qualification at AQF Level 4 (Certificate IV) or above, or equivalent, from a registered training organisation (RTO), or equivalent overseas qualification.
For those with ATAR in the range of 60 to 70, additional evidence of commitment to 'social work' will be required. BSW Academic Entry Requirements (Onshore process):
1. Successful completion of Year 12 with a minimum achievement of 60%, or
2. Satisfactory completion of a tertiary education qualification at AǪF Level 5
(Diploma) or above from an accredited Australian Higher Education Provider, or
3. Satisfactory completion of a tertiary education qualification at AǪF level 5
(Diploma) or above qualification from a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) in
Australia, or an equivalent overseas qualification.
4. Students in option 2 or 3 should achieve at least 60% academic progress in
each enrolled semester with a minimum grade of 60% in the passing units.
5. If a student fails to achieve the required academic progress from the previous
onshore study, or he/she studied a course remotely related to social work, a oneon-one interview will be arranged and conducted by the admissions/ academic
team to discuss, and during the interview, the student is expected to write a state
of purpose (SOP) with words limit between 300 and 500.
The English requirements(onshore) may be considered equivalent in various ways,
including:
1 Successful completion of a Diploma (AǪF level 5, or above) qualification in
Australia with at least 2 years of full-time study, or successful completion of
at least 8 units of a bachelor’s degree in Australia (within the last 2 |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | IELTS 7.0 overall with each band no less than 7.0 or equivalent.
IELTS Academic, IELTS UKVI, IELTS online, PTE Academic, PTE online, and Cambridge Test
URL: Minimum Entry Requirements for BSW* - Sydney Met • The English requirement may be considered equivalent’ in various ways, including:
1) Successful completion of a Diploma (AQF level 5, or above) qualification in Australia with at least 2 years of
full-time study, or successful completion of at least eight units of a bachelor’s degree in Australia, or
2) Successful completion of an Upper Intermediate level of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course. |
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities:
- Social Worker
- Child Protection
- Officer Case Manager
- Juvenile Justice Officer
- Family Counselor Child and Family Practitioner
- Community Development Worker
- Mental Health Practitioner
Internship or Work Placement
The BSW includes two placements totalling 1,000 hours. These placements are split into Field Education 1 (480 hours) and Field Education 2 (520 hours). Each field placement is split into 2 Units – that is, Field Education 1A (12 Credit) + Field Education 1B (6 Credit), and Field Education 2A (12Credit) + Field Education 2B (6 Credit), covering different aspects of social work.