Bachelor of Social Work
Course Structure
The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is a 4-year degree designed to prepare graduates for impactful careers in social work, focusing on empowering individuals and communities. Accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), the course comprises 32 units delivered over 8 trimesters, with an optional summer trimester for flexibility. Students gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience through 1,000 hours of field education, ensuring readiness for professional roles.
The program emphasizes human diversity, ethical practice, and evidence-based decision-making, equipping graduates to address challenges in healthcare, aged care, disability services, and community welfare. Delivered via face-to-face classes, blended learning, and practical placements, the BSW fosters skills for promoting social justice and well-being globally.
Subjects
| Subject Name | Subject Type | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding Society | Core | |
| Context of Human Services | Core | |
| The Individual in Society | Core | |
| Principles of Professional Communication | Core | |
| Lifespan Development and the Human Services | Core | |
| Community and Social Action | Core | |
| Community Work and Development | Core | |
| Social Policy | Core | |
| Working with Communities | Core | |
| Human Services Intervention Strategies | Core | |
| Law and Social Work | Core | |
| Working in Multi-Cultural Contexts | Core | |
| Social Research Methods | Core | |
| Mental Health in the Community | Core | |
| Working with Individuals and Families | Core | |
| Social Work with Indigenous Communities | Core | |
| Contemporary Issues in Social Work | Core | |
| Child Abuse as a Social Issue | Core | |
| Ethics in Social Work | Core | |
| Dealing with Family Violence: Policy and Practice | Core | |
| Social Work and Health | Core | |
| Field Education 1 | Core | |
| Group Work in Social Work | Core | |
| Critical Practice in Social Work | Core | |
| Ideologies of Practice in Social Work | Core | |
| Field Work 2 | Core | |
| Innovation, Creativity and Social Roles in Healthy Ageing | Core | |
| Applied Social Research | Elective | |
| User Experience | Elective | |
| Mental Health Law | Elective | |
| Introduction to Computer System | Elective | |
| Gerontology | Elective | |
| Community Management and Organisations | Elective | |
| Contemporary Social Work Practice | Elective | |
| Refugee Law and Practice | Elective | |
| Human Rights Law | Elective |
Career Opportunities
Our graduates have pursued careers in:
- Community Development
- Mental Health
- Hospital Social Work
- Child Protection
- Family Work
- Case Management
- Plicy Analysis and Development
- Research
- Social Action
- Program Planning
- Community Welfare Sector