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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Bachelor of Social Work

  • Bachelor

Do you have a passion for social justice, human rights, and making a difference? This degree produces graduates equipped to work with skill and passion to enhance the social wellbeing of individuals, groups and communities, both locally and globally.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
AR362, 062654D
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Fees
$25,400 per year / $14,624 total
International Fees
$101,600 total
ATAR
56

About this course

Do you have a passion for social justice, human rights, and making a difference? This degree produces graduates equipped to work with skill and passion to enhance the social wellbeing of individuals, groups and communities, both locally and globally. The social issues people experience in an ever-changing world are often complex, and require highly-skilled approaches. This program is underpinned by principles of human rights, social justice and integrity as the foundation for professional social work practice.

In this program you will:

  • Learn through a rich combination of academic and extensive work practice knowledge
  • Develop the skills to support change ethically across a diversity of needs, forms of disadvantage, and practice contexts
  • Complete two field education placements (1000 hours in total) gaining practical experience in a range of fields including health and mental health, child protection, disability, substance abuse, family violence and more

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.

Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.

Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.

If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

 
Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 56.00
Moreton Bay 56.00
Fraser Coast 56.00
Online 56.00
Additional entry information

Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements for further information.

Recommended prior study
English

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Moreton Bay

Fraser Coast

Online

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Centrelink
  • Child protection
  • Disability, Schools
  • Health
  • Mental health
  • Policy development

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Social Work courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
85.1%
Overall satisfaction
86.2%
Skill scale
77%
Teaching scale
44.7%
Employed full-time
$65.7k
Average salary