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Diploma of Social Work in Hobart

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Certificate

Devonport, Burnie, Clarence, Alanvale
Progress your Community Services career in a range of community service, case work or case management contexts.
Entry Requirements

You will be required to undertake the Basic Knowledge Skills Builder (BKSB) to confirm you have the required Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills to work at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) exit level 3 or higher. Account details and instructions will be sent to you within 24 hours of applying. If you have previously undertaken the Literacy and Numeracy Assessment - we will review your results and notify you if further action is required.

Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$2,670 per year

Certificate

Devonport, Burnie, Clarence, Alanvale
Get the skills you need to undertake community work and provide support to a wide range of individuals and groups.
Entry Requirements

You will be required to undertake the Basic Knowledge Skills Builder (BKSB) to confirm you have the required Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills to work at Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) exit level 2 or higher. Account details and instructions will be sent to you within 24 hours of applying. If you have previously undertaken the Literacy and Numeracy Assessment - we will review your results and notify you if further action is required.

Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$1,510 per year

Certificate

Clarence
Start a rewarding career in the Community Services sector.
Entry Requirements

There are no essential entry requirements for this course.

Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$790 per year

Diploma

Devonport, Burnie, Clarence, Alanvale
Advance your career in the Community Services industry by gaining the specialised skills you need for working in service delivery, direct client work and/or community education or development projects.
Entry Requirements

All applicants must complete the Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) assessment and achieve a competency of at least Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) in both language and numeracy. Account details and instructions will be sent to you within 24 hours of applying. If you have previously undertaken the Literacy and Numeracy Assessment - we will review your results and notify you if further action is required.

On successful completion of a BKSB you will then be asked to answer 5 application questions in writing.

To meet academic requirements for Diploma or Advanced Diploma courses, you need to successfully complete any TasTAFE course entry procedures and you also need to:

  • Have completed year 12 and provide TasTAFE with a copy of your Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education awarded to you by an agency or authority of a State or Territory; OR,

  • Provide TasTAFE with a copy of a qualification at Level 4 or above in the Australian Qualifications Framework that was awarded to you. This qualification must have been delivered in English; OR,

  • Complete an approved language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment and display competence at or above Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) in both literacy and numeracy.
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$9,574 per year

Bachelor (Honours)

Cradle Coast, Launceston, Hobart
Now more than ever compassionate and engaged social workers are needed to help improve the life and wellbeing of people and to combat societal inequality. Social workers need contemporary skills to respond meaningfully to social problems.
Entry Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you're not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study.

Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. In 2022, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 69.7 The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive

If you do not receive the minimum ATAR please refer to Alternative entry pathways below.

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

  • Completed a course at Diploma level or higher at any Australian higher education provider (or an equivalent overseas qualification); or
  • Completed at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points) of a course at Diploma level (or an equivalent overseas qualification). If you have failed any units your application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; or
  • Completed the UTAS Diploma of University Studies; or
  • Competed the UTAS University Preparation Program, or an equivalent enabling program offered by another Australian university.

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

  • completed a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or an equivalent qualification) in any field.

If you have not successfully completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have relevant work and life experience you can complete a personal competency statement.

If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

This course includes compulsory field placements. In order to participate in field placements, all students must:

  • obtain a Tasmania Police Schedule 1 National Police Record Check and Working with Vulnerable Persons and Children Check; and
  • complete a Safety in Practice Agreement

All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable.

This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 7.0, with no individual band less than 7.0. No equivalent tests accepted for this course.

Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.

Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the "For Domestic Students" section of the entry requirements on this page.

You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:

  • Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate IV or above
  • Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher

If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program.

This course includes compulsory field placements. In order to participate in field placements, all students must:

  • obtain a Tasmania Police Schedule 1 National Police Record Check and Working with Vulnerable Persons and Children Check; and
  • complete a Safety in Practice Agreement
Intake Months
Feb
Duration
4 - 9 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
International Tuition Fees
$34,450 per year / $145,205 total
Graduate Satisfaction
73.60%

Masters (Coursework)

Cradle Coast, Launceston, Hobart
Now more than ever compassionate and engaged social workers are needed to help improve the life and wellbeing of people and to combat societal inequality. Social workers need contemporary skills to respond meaningfully to social problems.
Entry Requirements

Students with a Bachelor degree in a related field:

The equivalent of an Australian Bachelor Degree in a related field. Relevant study areas include (but are not limited to):

  • Psychology

  • Sociology

  • Criminology

  • Geography

  • Education

  • History

  • Law

  • Health

  • Nursing

  • Disability studies

  • Philosophy

  • Political sciences

  • Indigenous studies

  • Gender studies

The study must include at least one-year of full-time study in the social and behavioural sciences and have been completed within the last 10 years.

Students with a Bachelor degree in a non-related field:

Students with the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor Degree in a non-related field, may complete a pathway into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) by completing either:

  • 8 units (100 credit points) from the Bachelor of Social Work with Honours.

  • In addition to holding a completed Bachelor Degree, the Diploma of Arts is accepted.

Safety in Practice Compliance

Students need to complete a Safety in Practice Agreement to meet pre-practicum requirements. This includes a National Police Record Check and relevant Working with Vulnerable People Check. See more information and resources at Social Work Field Education Placements.

Students with a Bachelor degree in a related field:

The equivalent of an Australian Bachelor Degree in a related field. Relevant study areas include (but are not limited to):

  • Psychology

  • Sociology

  • Criminology

  • Geography

  • Education

  • History

  • Law

  • Health

  • Nursing

  • Disability studies

  • Philosophy

  • Political sciences

  • Indigenous studies

  • Gender studies

The study must include at least one-year of full-time study in the social and behavioural sciences and have been completed within the last 10 years.

Students with a Bachelor degree in a non-related field:

Students with the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor Degree in a non-related field, may complete a pathway into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) by completing either:

  • 8 units (100 credit points) from the Bachelor of Social Work with Honours.

  • In addition to holding a completed Bachelor Degree, the Diploma of Arts is accepted.

English Language Requirements

IELTS (Academic) 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0) - no other equivalencies will be accepted. Applicants will be required to meet this requirement prior to commencing a pathway into their Social Work program.

See the AASW English language requirements for more details.

Safety in Practice Compliance

Students need to complete a Safety in Practice Agreement to meet pre-practicum requirements. This includes a National Police Record Check and relevant Working with Vulnerable People Check. See more information and resources at Social Work Field Education Placements.

Intake Months
Feb
Duration
2 - 5 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
International Tuition Fees
$36,450 per year
Graduate Satisfaction
73.60%