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Course Overview
Use your professional practice and advanced research skills to complete an original dissertation of your choice to promote social change, human rights and social justice, with a Bachelor of Social Work (Honours).
This honours degree is also a 4-year program but differs from the Bachelor of Social Work (1372) by having a compulsory dissertation project that will be supervised by experienced social work academics in your final year of study.
In addition to examining the foundations of human behaviour and social work, you'll engage with advanced research methods, social work theory, leadership, and evidence-based approaches that shape policy and practice.
Prepare for a rewarding social work career, supporting individuals, families, groups, and communities across diverse settings-from counselling and advocacy to community development, including the ability to undertake research and program evaluation
Highlights of the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
Learn to interrogate community challenges while developing critical research skills to inform practice and drive social change.
Connecting theory with action, you'll develop the skills to ensure interventions are effective, ethical, and responsive to the needs of individuals and communities.
Gain hands-on experience through field placements supervised by qualified social workers, in major government and non-government organisations, including hospitals, child protection, mental health, domestic violence, and community services, while critically examining practice through a research-informed lens.
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
Level 8, 333 Ann Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000
Student Information
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Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
AASW
Common Questions
The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) at Griffith University has a duration of 208 weeks (approximately 4 years).
Yes, the course includes a mandatory work component totalling 1,000 hours, delivered at approximately 29.40 hours per week over 34 weeks, providing substantial hands-on professional experience.
The estimated total course cost for international students is AU$148,017, which includes AU$144,000 in tuition fees and AU$4,017 in non-tuition fees.
The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) is offered at two Griffith University campuses: Gold Coast and Logan, both located in Queensland, Australia.
This course may be eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights as it is a Skills Level 1 qualification (Bachelor Honours Degree), has a duration greater than 92 weeks, and falls under the Human Welfare Studies and Services field of education. Eligibility is reviewed yearly and requires at least one active enrolment at the time of review.
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