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Course Overview
Eligibility
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Course Content
Health and social care in Australia
Year 1 core topic building understanding of social work principles.
Indigenous studies
Year 1 core topic building understanding of social work principles.
Democracy in Australia
Year 1 core topic building understanding of social work principles.
Psychology skills
Year 1 core topic building understanding of social work principles.
Interpersonal skills
Year 1 core topic building understanding of social work principles.
Sociology
Year 1 core topic building understanding of social work principles.
Service law and practice
Year 2 core topic covering complex social issues and diverse populations.
Human social development
Year 2 core topic covering complex social issues and diverse populations.
Social policy practice
Year 2 core topic covering complex social issues and diverse populations.
Intersectionality
Year 2 core topic covering complex social issues and diverse populations.
Practicing social work
Year 2 core topic covering complex social issues and diverse populations.
Research and Evaluation
Year 2 and Year 3 core topic.
Social work theories
Year 2 core topic covering complex social issues and diverse populations.
Groups and communities
Year 2 core topic covering complex social issues and diverse populations.
Well-being and protection
Year 3 core topic with first placement opportunity.
Identity, self and agency
Year 3 core topic with first placement opportunity.
Professional Judgement
Year 3 core topic with first placement opportunity.
Mental health
Year 3 core topic with first placement opportunity.
Field education
Year 3 placement: a period of professional experience where you'll work in real social work settings as part of your training.
Advanced social work theories
Year 4 core topic.
Sustainable social work
Year 4 core topic.
Violence and abuse
Year 4 core topic.
Field Education
Year 4 placement: a period of professional experience where you'll work in real social work settings as part of your training.
Common Questions
Yes. The Bachelor of Social Work at Flinders University is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), ensuring a high-quality learning experience and direct pathway to becoming a qualified social worker in Australia. AASW accreditation also strengthens your employment prospects, as many employers require it, and it sets you up for future registration and professional recognition across the country.
Yes. The course includes field education placements in both Year 3 and Year 4, where you'll work in real social work settings as part of your training. These placements allow you to apply theory in real-world settings across areas such as mental health, child protection, aged care, and community services.
Yes, the course is available online; however, it includes some on-campus requirements. Online students must attend 20 days at Bedford Park, South Australia, in intensive blocks focused on practice skills. Note that part-time equivalent study options are not available for international students.
For 2026, the annual indicative fees are $9,537 for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and $36,300 for a Full Fee Paying (FFP) place.
Yes. Eligible students are invited to apply for the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) from second year, giving you an early opportunity to plan your pathway. You'll complete a major independent research project guided by expert academics with strong community and industry connections, and the honours degree can serve as a pathway to postgraduate study.
Application
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Step 03
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