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Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work - BSW(Curtin) - 312010
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Social workers work with people experiencing difficulties in their everyday lives: people such as homeless youth, children at risk, people with mental illness, teenage pregnancy, and women escaping violence. They take into account the effects of social injustice, alcohol and other drugs, housing situations and criminal justice.
This course is deisgned to provide you with the knowledge, skills and experiences to work effectively with individuals, families, groups and communities. You will study key areas of learning including human rights, social justice and advocacy; mental health and wellbeing; life course development, risk and resilience; citizenship, diversity and advocacy; health, legal studies and social policy; child protection and youth work; and violence and trauma.
Modern new teaching spaces will allow you to practise your skill development in individual and family counselling, group work and community development. The two, 70-day fieldwork placements offer you a unique opportunity to begin your social work practice while supported and supervised by a qualified social work practitioner.
You may choose an additional 20 hours of fieldwork in an interprofessional work setting. Opportunities for interprofessional learning will take place across the course.
Career opportunities
This course can help you become a:
You may seek employment in diverse areas such as health and mental health, protection of children and family support, community corrections and juvenile justice, housing, income support and employment, researching social issues, development and analysis of social policy or working with Indigenous communities. Other areas include migrant and refugee services, advocacy and legal support, disability and rehabilitation, services for older people, community practice and international development.
Other possibilities include:
- Mental Health/Outreach Worker
- Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
- Child and Family Support Worker
- Community Corrections Worker/Juvenile Justice Officer
Why Social Work?
- Curtin is the key provider of social work education in Western Australia. This course is recognised by the Australian Association of Social Workers and many international professional bodies.
- The Department's teaching methods encourage student-centred, self-directed learning. The staff have all been practising social workers and maintain their contact with the profession which means you will be in touch with the latest techniques and developments in the field.
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers and graduates of the program are eligible for membership of the professional association, which is also widely recognised internationally.
Credit for previous study
If you have previously worked or studied in this field, you are encouraged to contact the Faculty to discuss eligibility for recognition of prior learning.
Try our RPL search to find out what credit you might be eligible for.
Units
Current students: Please refer to the Handbook's full course structure when enrolling.
Credits needed to graduate: 800
| Core units | Hrs/Wk | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Contemporary and Comparative Social Policy 242 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Evidence Informed Health Practice 100 | 2.0 | 12.5 |
| Foundations for Professional Health Practice 100 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| Health and Health Behaviour 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Human Structure and Function 100 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| Imagining Health in Social and Cultural Contexts 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Indigenous Cultures and Health 130 | 2.0 | 12.5 |
| Interpersonal Communication Skills in Health 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Pathophysiology 241 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| Social Work Citizenship, Culture and Diversity 241 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Social Work Counselling Individuals 242 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Social Work Integrity and Accountability in Practice 241 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Social Work Lifespan, Resilience and Risk 241 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Social Work Philosophy, Policy and Context 141 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Social Work and Psychiatry 242 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| The Individual in Society 142 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| The Inquiring Social Work Practitioner 242 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
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Entry requirements:
Indicative TER (ATAR)
This figure provides an indication of the TER (ATAR) normally required to enter this course. It is provided as a guide only.
STAT entry
The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) assesses competencies considered important for success at uni. These tests are provided by the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) to help mature age candidates apply for certain courses.
Mature age entry:
Essential TEE subjects:
At least English 2A/2B, Literature 2A/2B or English as an Additional Language/Dialect 2A/2B
Where:
Bentley
When:
February
How:
Full-time or part-time
Study:
On-campus
Duration:
4 years full-time
Fees (indicative first year only):
*The fees above reflect the indicative cost of the first year of this course when taken on a full-time basis. They apply to new students in 2010 or 2011 only. These fees may vary depending on the units you choose and do not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks.
For more information on fees and to determine your eligibility for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, please visit fee basics or the Going to Uni website. If you're not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, please see information for international students.
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2012 entry requirements:
Minimum English language entry requirements:
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| Writing | 7.0 |
| Speaking | 7.0 |
| Reading | 7.0 |
| Listening | 7.0 |
| Overall band score | 7.0 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| 550 | paper based |
| 80 | Internet based (20 in each section) |
Those applying from certain countries (such as China, India and Vietnam) will need to achieve a required level in the IELTS test in order to be issued with a student visa by the Australian Government.
Results from IELTS and TOEFL are valid for two years.
Cut-off scores
| Qualification | Score |
|---|---|
| GCE/STPM/HKALE (A-levels - best of three) | 5 |
| IB | 24 |
| Ontario Gr 12 (best of 6) | 60 |
| TER (including TEE/SACE/HSC/VCE) | 70 |
| WAUFP (CPS) | 53 |
| India/Pakistan | 65 |
| Sri Lanka | 6 |
Minimum academic entry requirements
Where:
Bentley
When:
February
How:
Full-time
Study:
On-campus
Duration:
4 years full-time
Fees for 2012:
| International onshore - fee paying | |
|---|---|
| Offer letter (100 credit) published fee | $15,800 |
| Indicative year 1 fee | $30,700 |
| Total indicative course fee | $123,100 |
| Indicative essential incidental course fee | $990 |
*The indicative fees shown above apply to international students studying on-campus in Western Australia. For information about fees at other locations please visit Curtin International's offshore site.
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This page was last updated on 04 July 2011
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