Bachelor of Social Work
Australian Catholic University
About
The four-year Bachelor of Social Work degree is an entry qualification into the social work profession and has been determined to meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS).
ACU’s program is an Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)-accredited qualification and includes the completion of 1000 hours of supervised field education and training, The ACU Bachelor of Social Work will produce graduates who:
Practice with courage, compassion, creativity and integrity, Have a strong sense of professional identity as Social workers, Are dedicated to social justice and human rights, Have a strong ethical base for practice, Engage proactively with uncertainty to create opportunities for social change
Structure
| Year – Study Period | Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 - Semester 1 | PSYC100 Foundations of psychology | SOCS100 Introduction to sociology | HLSC120 Indigenous health and culture | SWTP108 Purpose and context of social work |
| Year 1 - Semester 2 | PSYC101 Applications of psychology | SOCS108 Contemporary society and change | SWTP109 Human rights, social justice and social work | UNCC100 Self and community: exploring the anatomy of modern society |
| Year 2 - Semester 1 | PSYC200 Lifespan development (Pre: PSYC100, PSYC101) | SWTP215 Ethics and theories for social work | SWTP216 Social work skills in practice with individuals | SWTP217 Social work with culturally and linguistically diverse communities |
| Year 2 - Semester 2 | SWTP218 Social work with children, youth and families | SWTP236 Social Work and Community Practice + 35 hrs Community Engagement | SWTP238 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Social Work Practice | SWTP237 Mental Health and Social Work (Pre SWTP217) |
| Year 3 - Semester 1 | SWTP333 (New Unit) Social Work Field Education 1 30 cp (Pre All Year 1 units and SWTP215, SWTP216, SWTP217, SWTP218, SWTP238) | SWTP320 Research in Social Work | ||
| Year 3 - Semester 2 | SWTP319 Group work in social work practice (Pre: SWTP333) | Elective | UNCC300 Justice and Change in a Global World (Pre: UNCC100) | SWTP339 Law and Social Work (Pre: SWTP333) |
| Year 4 - Semester 1 | SWTP415 Social policy and social work (Pre: SWTP321 or SWTP333) | Elective | SWTP416 Fields of social work and Best Practice (Pre: SWTP333) | SWTP417 Collaborative and interdisciplinary social work practice in organisations (Pre: SWTP220 OR SWTP333) |
| Year 4 - Semester 2 | SWTP444 (New Unit) Social Work Field Education 2 (Pre All 3rd year units) | Elective |
Entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
ACT
- Prerequisites: English (any) - Major (T) (130+) or ESL - Major (T) (141+)
New South Wales
- Prerequisites: English Standard (Band 3) or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) (Band 4)
Queensland
- Prerequisites: English (Units 3 & 4, C)
*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2021 Admission. Refer to your relevant Tertiary Admission Centre website for future years' entry requirements.
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