Bachelor of Social Work

Course details

An overview of core units and electives you can study in this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Apply broad discipline coherent knowledge of the role and value of social work in addressing social inequalities to build sustainable communities through a variety of social work practices which are informed by human rights values and social justice.
2. Communicate social work knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
3. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and social work practice development, including reflective thinking skills and innovative practice through continued professional development.
4. Demonstrate interpersonal skills, global outlook and cultural awareness when collaborating in professional settings and with culturally diverse groups, including Indigenous cultural competence.
5. Think creatively to apply social work knowledge effectively in practice with individuals, groups and communities in diverse contexts.
6. Use critical thinking to explore knowledge of human behaviour and society, as well as social, cultural, political, legal, economic and global contexts of social work practice to generate and evaluate complex ideas.
7. Use digital technologies and information literacy to evaluate relevant research knowledge which informs decision making in social work practice.
8. Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social work professional values and ethics in decision making in a socially sustainable way.

Course structure

K41|3

Other important course notes.

Non standard timetable requirements

Students who elect to study online will be required to attend on-campus activities for a minimum of 5 days per semester in order to meet the accreditation requirements of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Clinical or professional work placement requirement

Students are required to undertake two 14-week social work field placements.

Opportunities and career options after you finish this course.

Membership

Graduates are eligible to apply for membership with Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Possible future job titles

Community Development Officer, Mental Health Worker, Human Service Manager, Child Protection Officer, Youth Worker, Policy Research Officer, Hospital Social Worker, Community Health Worker, Family Support Worker, Disability Advocate

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.

• Bachelor of Social Work Honours
  Students who have achieved a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 per cent of higher in the first five semesters may be invited to undertake Honours by transferring to the Bachelor of Social Work Honours.