Bachelor of Social Work
2008 | 2009 | 2010Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences | School of Social Work and Social Policy
| Program Code: MBSW Program Level: Undergraduate SATAC code: 444111 Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) for 2009 Entry: 55.45 (Internal) Home Campus:
Magill Program Length (in EFTSL):
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- Dr Sue King (MBSW)
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Aim
The aim of the Bachelor of Social Work is to prepare students for entry level professional practice in social work. The program is designed to establish a sound foundation knowledge from the political, behavioural and social sciences as a basis for in depth knowledge of social work theory and its application to practice. Learning through the field education component of the program establishes the linkage between classroom teaching and the development of practice skills, competence and professional identity.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to have one of the following qualifications:
Qualified for the SACE:
- recorded achievement in five SACE subjects taken at Stage 2 level; and
- included at least four Stage 2 subjects which are approved Higher Education Selection Subjects (HESS); and
- obtained a competitive TER;
Completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV or above and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Qualified for Special Entry and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
Completed the University Foundation Studies program.
Special entry provisions may also apply for ATSI applicants.
English language entry requirements
For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing subscores and minimum overall score of 6.0 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA; or
Successful completion of a secondary qualification in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of at least one year of tertiary study in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of one year of secondary or tertiary study conducted and completed in English within the last two years in a country in which:
- English is an official language; or
- English is commonly used, as determined by the University.
Content/structure
The program provides a sound knowledge of the political and social context of human service provision, and of behavioural and social sciences as a foundation for social work practice. Supervised work placements with social workers accompanied by university based study provides students in the final two years of the program with opportunities to develop practice skills, competence and a professional identity.
Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Honours
The degree may be awarded with honours.
Fee information
Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth SupportedFees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.
Fees for International students: $AU 17,500 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.
Program requirements
Credit transfer
Students who have completed a TAFE Diploma in Community Services are eligible for 18 units of credit. Students who have completed a TAFE Advanced Diploma in Community Services are eligible for 36 units of credit.
Students who have successfully completed a University of South Australia Associate Degree in Correctional Administration (MTCA) are eligible for 36 units credit in the Bachelor of Social Work.
Notes
- The program is designed to graduate professional social workers who can function effectively in demanding environments. It satisfies professional and employer requirements through its content and its assessment processes. Students are advised that the program does require consistent participation in a wide range of potentially challenging classroom, assessment and field activities.
- The program is four years of full-time study but may also be studied part-time.
- Field Education consists of 980 hours of supervised placement to be undertaken during the third and fourth years. Some Field Education placements may require students to hold a current drivers licence and recognised First Aid Certificate. Police checks are required by many placement agencies. Students are advised that they will be required to attend field education placements generally but not exclusively during normal working hours in both teaching and non teaching weeks, for between 3 and 5 days per week.
- The first and second years of the Bachelor of Social Work are in common with the Bachelor of Social Science. Transfer between awards is possible. Transfer before the end of second year ensures smooth transition to the third year program and avoids any problems in relation to field education and AASW field education requirements.
- This course is available to students from countries other than Australia seeking to develop competent professional practice in an Australian context.
- Not all optional courses will be offered in any one year.