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Western Sydney University

  • 13% international / 87% domestic

Postgraduate Bridging Program (Social Work)

  • Non-Award

Interested in Social Science postgraduate study?

Key details

Degree Type
Non-Award
Duration
6 months full-time
Course Code
097005D
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jul
Domestic Fees
$14,040 per year / $14,040 total

About this course

Interested in Social Science postgraduate study? This program provides the introduction you need by establishing foundational knowledge in social work and social policy; organisational management of community and other NGOs; intervention strategies used in the Human Services sector; and social research practices in the social sciences.

Study locations

Bankstown

Parramatta South

Career pathways

With a degree in Social Work, there are so many ways to influence the world you'll live in.

  • Become a caseworker/manager and make a difference in the areas of child protection, drug and alcohol services or community health

  • Take on an exciting research role

  • Become a counsellor and change the lives of people struggling with emotional issues

  • Influence the development of social policy

  • Get involved in Human Services and help Improve aged care, communities, education providers and transport services

Social Worker

Social Workers assess the social needs of individuals, families and groups, assist and empower people to develop and use the skills and resources needed to resolve social and other problems.

Youth Worker

Youth workers support and advise young people on their behaviorial, environmental or developmental needs. The work involves writing reports, assessing needs and risks as well as conducting programs.

Policy Advisor

Policy Advisers collect and analyse information and data to produce intelligence and to develop and analyse policies guiding the design, implementation and modification of commercial operations.

Academia

University Lecturers and Tutors prepare and deliver lectures and conduct tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at a university and conduct research in a particular field of knowledge.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Social Work courses at Western Sydney University.
85.3%
Overall satisfaction
88%
Skill scale
66.7%
Teaching scale
65.1%
Employed full-time
$67k
Average salary