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Charles Sturt University

Bachelor of Social Work

Study mode

On Campus, Online

Duration

4 years

Course fees

$44,928

Social work is the ultimate job helping people. Start your career in community services with our Bachelor of Social Work – taught by experts and accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers. You can choose to undertake your social work education online or on campus, with dedicated support at every step. Master social work ethics, principles and frameworks, then bring your social work skills to life on professional placements.

As a qualified social worker you can make a profound difference across a wide range of social welfare agencies. You could also choose to work in youth justice, social advocacy, human rights, case management, counselling, individual and family work, group and community work, practice with Indigenous Australians, child protection, aged care, disability, mental health, community development or corrections. The choice is yours. Use your social work practice to become a changemaker in the lives of individuals, families and communities.

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Delivery mode

This course is available in the following study modes:

Locations

7 Major Innes Road, Port Macquarie 2444
Boorooma Street, North Wagga 2678
Tony McGrane Place, Dubbo 2830

Entry Requirements

You must meet ONE of the following requirements:

Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR score 65.00 or equivalent.

Academic Entry Requirements

Articulated Bachelor of Social Work:Students may also be admitted to the course on the basis of a completed accredited Diploma in the human services discipline, including, but not limited to those listed below:

  • Diploma of Community Services
  • Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol and Other Drugs)
  • Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol and Other Drugs and Mental Health)
  • Diploma of Community Services (Case Management)
  • Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling)
  • Diploma of Community Services (Mental Health)
  • Diploma of Community Services Work
  • Diploma of Community Development
  • Diploma of Counselling
  • Diploma of Disability
  • Diploma of Youth Work
  • OR Other completed Diploma in the human services discipline, as assessed as appropriate by the Course Director

AND English Language Proficiency(ELP) requirements as set above.

Integrated Bachelor of Social Work:

Meeting one of the requirements as set below.

AND

English Language Proficiency(ELP) requirements as set below.

AND

Concurrent enrolment with TAFE NSW (RTO code 90003) in a course that will lead to completion of a CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services.

Minimum ATAR requirement (including adjustment factors)

OR

Successful completion of two University level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies

OR

A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification undertaken post-secondary schooling

OR

50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification

OR

Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies

OR

Successful completion of the Charles Sturt Indigenous Access Program

OR

Successful application via the Schools Recommendation Scheme

English Language Proficiency requirements apply. International students who have not completed an AQF Certificate IV or higher qualification in the English language consistent with the requirements for admission to an AQF Level 7 degree course in Australia must have a minimum score of 7.0 or higher in each component (listening, reading, writing, and speaking) of the Academic IELTS test upon application.

Course fees

Course fee

$44,928

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About Charles Sturt University

We're committed to advancing higher education and research opportunities for the people of regional Australia. We bring strength and learning back to our regions and together, we make this a world worth living in.

We're improving economic and social wellbeing and creating sustainable ecosystems for future generations.

As Australia's leading regional university, we also promote social justice and human rights for First Nations Australians. We do this both within our regions and across Australia.

Operating since

1989

Legal name

Charles Sturt University

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