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Bachelor of Social Work

Undergraduate | CSU-SOC-DEG | 2022

Course information for 2022 intake

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Help people from all walks of life

Become a social worker and improve your clients’ lives. You’ll study social work theory and take part in field education. Choose electives for deep insight into social problems. Help Indigenous people, refugees, and survivors of domestic violence.

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Study method
100% online study with practicum placement
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Total subjects
30

Price from
$38,624
Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Bachelor of Social Work

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Career opportunities

Our social work degree will equip you to work with a diverse range of individuals, groups and communities in a variety of settings to make a difference to their quality of life.

Break down barriers, shape policy and conduct research

Improve the livelihoods of individuals and groups, including children, older people, Indigenous people, migrants or refugees, or those affected by domestic violence, drug abuse or mental illness. You can do this through direct practice, policy formation, social action and program planning.

Make a difference in the public or private sector

Advocate for the community through legal aid programs, health and community services, housing and corrections, or provide individual and group counselling, case management and disability advocacy.

Establish your own practice

A growing number of social work graduates offer clinical services, education and consultation on a fee-for-service basis.

Professional recognition

This course is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Graduates will be eligible for full membership with the AASW. Graduates are also eligible for membership of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW).

The course was last accredited in 2020 and is due for re-accreditation in 2025.

Career outlook

Health and Welfare Services Managers:
Over $111K
Social Workers:
$86K to $111K
Welfare Support Workers:
$68K to $86K
Welfare, Recreation and Community Arts Workers:
$68K to $86K

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