Bachelor of Social Work
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
As a social worker, you will work with people to achieve changes to improve their lives. You will guide and support the individual client, family, or community to meet their goals.You will do this by providing support, counselling, case management, and/or community development. You will be an advocate for social change to create a more socially just society. You will walk beside those who are vulnerable, identifying their strengths and capacity for making change.With the Bachelor Social Work, you will gain the knowledge and skills required to work with individuals, families, groups and communities. You will develop practical skills to work effectively and safely with those in crisis, vulnerable or impacted by poverty and social disadvantage.Key areas of your coursework include multi-disciplinary practice, cross-cultural practice and working in virtual contexts and with practical skills based on the entry/application requirements of organisations.
Structure
The course is a 4 year full-time program comprised of core, common and elective units including introductory units in social work, psychology and sociology, direct practice with individuals and groups, community work and community development, theories of social work practice, legal issues, social policy and remote and regional practice. The core units include practical skill development combined with theoretical knowledge. Students will undertake two practicums undertaking contact with clients and in social policy/research roles. The BSW is offered both internally and online. As part of the requirements for completion of the degree students are mandated to attend 20 days of face to face classes, as a requirement of the professional accreditation with AASW (Australian Association of Social Workers).A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 320 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCommon Units(2 units)20cpCommon units totalling 20 credit points as detailed below.CUC107 Cultural Intelligence and Capability (compulsory)CUC100 Academic Literacies Through Exploring SustainabilitySelect Common Units to find out more about individual units and advanced standing options. Core Units(25 units)290cpCompulsory Core units totalling 290 credit points as per the list of units detailed below.PSY140 Introduction to Psychology AIAS123 Sociological Perspectives (replaces SOC140 from 2020)IAS222 Global Sociology (replaces SOC145 from 2020)SWK101 Introduction to Human ServicesSWK102 Communication SkillsSWK103 Social Work Skills AIAS245 Indigenous Contemporary Perspectives (replaces ATI200 from 2020)PSY202 Developmental PsychologySWK201 Human Service OrganisationsSWK202 Dynamics of Group WorkSWK203 Social Work Skills BSWK301 Working with and Developing CommunitiesSWK302 Social Work Theory and PracticeSWK311 Social PolicySWK312 Social Research MethodsSWK313 Engaging with Individuals and Families in PartnershipSWK314 Ethics Rights and Social JusticeSWK315 Social Work Practice in Mental HealthSWK316 Building Safe Communities (previously SWK401)SWK317 Dynamics of Loss and Grief (previously SWK404)SWK318 Skills for Regional and Remote Practice (previously SWK405)SWK323 Legal Issues in Social Work (previously SWK403)SWK330 Field Education A (30 credit points)SWK402 Integrated Methods in Social WorkSWK430 Field Education B (30 credit points)Specialist Electives(0 units) 0cpSpecialist Elective units totalling 0 credit points There are no specialist elective units for this course Electives (1 unit)10cpElective units totalling 10 credit points selected from undergraduate units offered by the University 320cpTotal Credit PointsStudents who commenced in or after 2013No more than 20 credit points shall be counted with a grade of "PC" in a Bachelor AQF Level 7 course award and no more than 10 credit points at "PC" may be received at the highest level of the program of learning.Of the total 320 credit points: (unless specified in the specific course structure above)* not more than 120 credit points may be taken from 100 level units* a minimum of 80 credit points must be taken from 300 level units or aboveStudents should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Subjects
- Health and Medicine, Society and Welfare Studies
Standard entry requirements
Admission requirements are met by one of the following:Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate IV level or higher.Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 135 (or a score of 145 if prior to May 2010).Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.* After any applicable adjustment factors have been applied.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| CDU Online | International: $25,832 | No |
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