Bachelor of Social Work

Mandatory Short Non-Credit Units (Orientation Week)

AI001: Academic Integrity (0 credit points)

A1002: Aboriginal Health (0 credit points)

Foundational Knowledge and Skills

Semester 1:

C7003: Introduction to Psychology & Sociology (8 credit points)

A7003: Introduction to Values & Skills for Social Work (8 credit points)

A7007: Social Care Systems: History & Contexts (8 credit points)

A7005: Foundational Interpersonal Skills and Communications for Health and Social Services (8 credit points)

Semester 2:

A7006: Critical Social Theories (8 credit points)

C7001: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander & Transcultural Health (8 credit points)

C7002: Ethics and Law (8 credit points)

H7001: Introduction to Public Health & Wellbeing (8 credit points)

Social Work Theories and Practices

Semester 3:

A7008: Introduction to Human Rights (8 credit points)

A7009: Social & Health Research Frameworks (8 credit points)

A7010: Groupwork Theory & Practices (8 credit points)

H7002: Human Lifespan Development (8 credit points)

Semester 4:

A7011: Skills for Professional Social Work Practices (8 credit points)

A7001: Managing Human Service Organisations (8 credit points)

A7013: Trauma, Health & Social Work (8 credit points)

A7014: Culture, Identity & Race: Culturally Inclusive Practices (8 credit points)

Social Work Practice Frameworks and Outcomes

Semester 5:

A7015: Community Development & Advocacy (8 credit points)

H7003: Mental Health Frameworks (8 credit points)

A7016: Global Development & Perspectives (8 credit points)

A7018: Working with Children, Young People & Families (8 credit points)

Semester 6:

A7019: Placement seminars (Non-credit)

A7019: Professional Practice (Field Placement 1) (32 credit points)

Enhanced Social Work Practices and Systems Change

Semester 7:

A7020: Social Research Methods (8 credit points)

A7021: Social Policy Frameworks (8 credit points)

A7022: Abuse & Exploitation across the Lifespan: Empowerment Practices (8 credit points)

A7023: (Dis)Ability Experiences, Concepts & Change (8 credit points)

Semester 8:

A7024: Placement seminars (Non-credit)

A7024: Advanced Professional Practice (Field Placement 2) (32 credit points)

After completing the course, you can explore your career in the fields of:

1. Child and family services
2. Counseling
3. Child protection
4. Disability
5. Ageing
6. Refugee and Settlement
7. Mental Health
8. Rehabilitation
9. Mediation