Bachelor of Social Work

Domestic students
Prerequisite: None
Assumed knowledge: None
SATAC code: ABP214; ABP215 Whyalla; ABP216 Mt Gambier
Entry scores:
• 2026 cut-offs — Year 12 (ATAR-based): 65
• 2027 guaranteed entry — Guaranteed entry score (ATAR-based): 70
• 2027 guaranteed entry — Guaranteed entry score (Grades-based): B, B, B
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
• Secondary education (Year 12) — Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) — Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
• Higher education study — Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.
• Work and life experience — Completion of an Adelaide University approved enabling, pathway or bridging program; OR A competitive result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR Qualify for special entry.
ATAR profile (2026 Semester 1 intake, ATAR-based offers):
• Highest rank to receive an offer — ATAR 94.3, selection rank 97.05
• Median rank to receive an offer — ATAR 69.47, selection rank 75.2
• Lowest rank to receive an offer — ATAR 56.75, selection rank 65.65
• Highest rank to receive an offer — ATAR 78.95, selection rank 81.6
• Median rank to receive an offer — ATAR 69.7, selection rank 73.08
• Lowest rank to receive an offer — ATAR 65.05, selection rank 67.05

International students
Prerequisite: None
Assumed knowledge: None
Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum entry requirements:
• Secondary education (Year 12) — Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) — Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
• Higher education study — Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.
Indicative academic entry requirements by country:
• Australia — ATAR: 75
• Canada — Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 70%
• China — Gaokao: 65%
• Denmark — Studentereksamen (stx: Upper Secondary School Diploma): 4 (Fair)
• France — French Baccalaureate: 11.5
• Global — International Baccalaureate: 26
• Hong Kong — Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE): 17
• India — CBSE and CISCE: 70
• India — State Board Examinations: 80
• Indonesia — SMA III: 78%
• Kenya — Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): B+
• Malaysia — Matrikulasi: 2.78
• Malaysia — Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM): 2.78
• Malaysia — United Entrance Certificate (UEC): 25
• Norway — Upper Secondary School Certificate (Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole) / Vitnemal For Videregaende Opplaering: 3.6
• Phillippines — High School Diploma (Grade 12) (Academic Track) K12: 87%
• Singapore — Singapore GCE Advanced Levels: 8
• South Korea — College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT): 320
• Sri Lanka — GCE A Levels: 9
• Sweden — Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate: 14.0
• Taiwan — GSAT %: 65%
• Taiwan GSAT — Score out of 60: 36
• Thailand — Matayom 6: 3.40
• UK / Global — GCE Advanced Levels: 8
• USA / Global — Advanced Placement (AP): 8
• USA / Global — America College Test (ACT): 22
• USA / Global — Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT): 1130
• Vietnam — Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông (Vietnamese Year 12): 8
English language requirements (achieved within the two years before admission):
• IELTS Overall 7
• IELTS Reading 7
• IELTS Listening 7
• IELTS Speaking 7
• IELTS Writing 7

As a social worker, you’ll work with people to provide holistic assessment, evidence-based intervention and support, counselling and service referrals. You’ll practice research, advocacy, and influence policy to promote more fair and inclusive society. There are employment opportunities for social workers in a wide range of sectors, including:
• Homelessness
• Correctional services
• Youth justice
• Courts and justice system
• Child protection
• Domestic, family and sexual violence
• Aged care
• Primary and tertiary healthcare
• Mental health
• Leadership and management
• Refugees and asylum seekers
• Schools
• Disability
• Social policy and research
• Community development and community work