Course Overview

About This Course

Social workers champion eco-social justice, equality and human rights. We stand alongside individuals and communities to improve society's overall wellbeing, especially for the most vulnerable populations. In this course you'll develop professional and relational skills for a career that can take you in many directions, including working in mental health, community development, child protection or social research. Are you ready to stand for something and create real change?

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

ECU City Campus, Perth, Western AustraliaECU Joondalup Campus, Joondalup, Western AustraliaECU South West Campus, Bunbury, Western AustraliaECU Sri LankaCity Campus, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western AustraliaJoondalup Campus, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western AustraliaSouth West Campus, Edith Cowan University, Bunbury, Western AustraliaSri LankaOnlineBunbury

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements (Band 3) for this course.
The indicative ATAR is 70.
Academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: AQF Cert IV; Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); Undergraduate Certificate; Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test; University Preparation Course; Indigenous University Orientation Course; or Experience Based Entry Scheme.
For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.
English Language requirements (Band 5): In accordance with the requirements of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), international applicants for this accredited course are required to provide an IELTS Academic with an overall minimum score of 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0).
Alternative acceptable English tests:
- IELTS Academic with a minimum overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking)
- Pearson English Test (PTE) Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking)
- TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum scores: 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing, and 23 for speaking
English tests must be completed within 2 years of the proposed course commencement date.
Minimum English standard requirements may also be satisfied with one of the following: Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent; Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test; Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada; University Preparation Course; Indigenous University Orientation Course; Aboriginal Student Intake Test; AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree; or Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

A career that can take you in many directions, including working in mental health, community development, child protection or social research.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

AASW

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units29 units

SWK1115

Social Inclusion and People with Intellectual Disabilities

PSY1115

Psychology of Motivation and Emotion

SWK1110

Introduction to Professional Practice

SWK1112

Introduction to Social Research

CHS1111

Community Development

SWK1102

Philosophy, Knowledge and Ethics

SWK1103

Culture and Daily Life

SWK1107

Introduction to Australian Society

SWK2104

Human Behaviour in the Social Environment

SWK2111

Aboriginal Histories of the Present

SWK2116

Gender, Families and Professional Practice

SWK2108

Addictions and Practice

Core Option

ADS1151

Addiction Studies: Fundamental Concepts

Core Option

SWK2010

Theory and Practice for Child Protection

SWK2112

Australian Politics and Policy

SWK2114

Community Health and Well-being

SWK2115

Human Rights and Social Justice

RPS3110

Applied Research Methods

SWK3110

Organisational Contexts

SWK3112

Social Work Theory and Practice 1: Advanced Interpersonal Skills

SWK3113

Social Work and Mental Health

SWK3116

Field Placement 1

SWK3121

Social Work Theory and Practice 2: A Focus on Theories

SWK4106

Social Policy

SWK4110

Legal and Ethical Practice

SWK4111

Social Work Theory and Practice 3: Collective Interventions

SWK4120

Social Work Project

SWK4116

Field Placement 2

SWK4121

Social Work Theory and Practice 4: Activism and Social Change

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course accredited by a professional body?

Yes, the Bachelor of Social Work is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Graduates of the accredited program are eligible to apply for membership with the AASW.

Are there any work placement requirements in this course?

Yes, students are required to undertake two 14-week social work field placements, which are completed in Year 3 Semester 2 (Field Placement 1) and Year 4 Semester 2 (Field Placement 2).

Can I study this course online, and are there any on-campus attendance requirements?

Yes, the course is available online; however, students who elect to study online will be required to attend for face-to-face, classroom-based activities for a minimum of 20 days (140 hours) spread over the four years of the course. This is a requirement set by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) for accredited programs offered online.

What are the English language requirements for international applicants?

In accordance with the requirements of the AASW, international applicants are required to provide an IELTS Academic with an overall minimum score of 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0), or a PTE Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each communicative skill, or a TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 with specific minimum scores in each section. English tests must be completed within 2 years of the proposed course commencement date.

What are the estimated fees for this course?

For domestic students, the estimated first year indicative fee is AUD $12,500 (Commonwealth supported). For international students, the estimated first year indicative fee is AUD $39,500.

Application

How to Apply

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $60,000 to $77,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $77,000 to $90,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $90,000 to $105,000 per year

Career Paths

Child Protection Practitioner / CaseworkerHospital Social WorkerMental Health Social WorkerAged Care Social WorkerDisability Support Coordinator (NDIS)

Key Skills

Case management and client assessmentCrisis intervention and risk assessmentCounselling and active listening techniquesCommunity development and capacity buildingSocial policy analysis and advocacy

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