Bachelor of Social Work

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Bachelor

Perth

In this course, you will gain the skills to work with individuals, groups and communities to address barriers that impact quality of life; promote positive relationships; and advocate for human rights and social change at the societal, individual, policy and legislative levels.

Duration

4 years full-time

Study Mode

In person

International Tuition Fees

$9,100 total

Graduate Satisfaction

95.50%

Certificate II in Community Services

Certificate

Rockhampton

Early Childhood SpecialisationStudying a Certificate II in Community Services will provide a pathway to future study for workforce entry as an Educator in the Early Childhood Sector and Teacher Aide in Education.

Entry Requirements

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

The COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory to be eligible to attend a WIL placement for this course. Students will be required to provide evidence of having completed a COVID-19 vaccination schedule by the closing date prior to a WIL placement. The vaccine received must be a vaccine approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia.

CQUniversity requires:

completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher-level course.

Early Childhood Specialisation

Ability to complete Vocational Placement component for the duration of the qualification within 100 hours, but not limited to.

Ability to obtain a Suitability Card (Blue Card)

COVID 19 vaccination may be required for some services

Recommended access to a computer, internet, and intermediate computer skills.

Community Services specialisation

There are no other entry requirements for this course, however, all students are required to collect and complete mandatory checks as per CQUniversity policy in preparation for the compulsory vocational placement. These mandatory vocational placement requirements ensure patient and student safety.

Study Mode

Online, In person

Graduate Satisfaction

82.20%

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Masters (Coursework)

Perth

The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) course is a mid-year entry, fast-track option to becoming a social worker for those who already hold a bachelor degree in a related area.

Duration

2 years full-time

Study Mode

In person

International Tuition Fees

$10,500 per year / $28,784 total

Certificate III in Community Services

Certificate

Pundulmurra (Hedland), Tom Price, Kununurra, Halls Creek, Karratha, Wyndham, Fitzroy Crossing, Minurmarghali Mia (Roebourne), Broome, Derby, Newman

Grow your skills in the community services sector.. Gain the practical skills to design and deliver person-centred services to individuals and groups within a residential or community setting.

Duration

12 months full-time

Domestic Tuition Fees

$923 total

Bachelor of Human Services (Honours)

Bachelor (Honours)

Logan, Gold Coast

This program is designed to provide students with an opportunity to undertake advanced study and supervised research work in the specialisation defined by their undergraduate degree program within the context of a multidisciplinary cohort.

Entry Requirements

The criteria for admission to this Honours program are:

successful completion of a Bachelor of Human Services program or an equivalent qualification
a GPA of at least 5.0 over the second and third year of the Bachelor degree - a candidate whose level of achievement falls below this level may apply in writing for special consideration
the suitability of the proposed dissertation topic, the resources available to support the candidature and the availability of appropriate supervision
the preparedness of the applicant to undertake the degree in terms of the elapsed time since the prospective candidate qualified for the award of a Bachelor degree and the academic preparation provided by the bachelors degree for the candidate's proposed dissertation topic.

Duration

1 year full-time

Study Mode

In person

Domestic Tuition Fees

$29,500 per year / $29,500 total

International Tuition Fees

$29,500 per year / $29,500 total

Graduate Satisfaction

93.10%

Certificate III in Community Services

Certificate

Albany, Bentley, Bunbury, Broome, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Leederville, Murdoch

Start your career in making a difference to communities with this qualification.

Entry Requirements

An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.
Completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 10.
This course requires immunisations and/or proof of vaccination status before attending mandatory work placement. Costs and vaccine requirements may vary depending on your placement centre and/or doctor's fee schedule. Please follow instructions/advice provided to you during enrolment/orientation. You will not be able to complete your course if these requirements are not met.

Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Study Mode

In person

Domestic Tuition Fees

$6,700 per year / $7,065 total

International Tuition Fees

$6,700 per year / $7,065 total

Certificate III in Community Services

Certificate

Reid

This course is designed for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people either wishing to enter or already working in the community services sector. This qualification will enable you to provide day-to-day support to individuals and groups under the broad direction of others.

Entry Requirements

On entry, you will need to demonstrate appropriate literacy skills by undertaking a literacy assessment. We have embedded literacy into our course to support your overall learning and success.

Duration

1 semester full-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Domestic Tuition Fees

$1,261 total

Diploma of Community Services

Diploma

Wimmera - Horsham, Ballarat - Mt Helen

This qualification reflects the role of community services workers involved in the delivery, management and coordination of person-centred services to individuals, groups, and communities.

Duration

2 years full-time

Study Mode

In person

Graduate Satisfaction

76.90%

Bachelor of Health Science/ Bachelor of Arts with a major in Sociology

Bachelor

Hawthorn

Study Mode

In person

Domestic Tuition Fees

$8,105 per year / $24,315 total

International Tuition Fees

$33,680 per year

Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work

Graduate Diploma

Perth

The Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work enables practising social workers to build on their knowledge of advanced social work theory and practice, and research methods.

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a relevant bachelor's degree or graduate certificate¹, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) at least two years of experience as a professionally qualified social worker.
¹A relevant graduate certificate includes a Graduate Certificate in Social Work, Graduate Certificate in Child Protection Practice, and Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice.

Admission Requirements

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

Study Mode

In person

Graduate Satisfaction

83.90%

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Bachelor of Social Work