Bachelor of Social Work

Course Overview

Be a force for social change in your community. The Bachelor of Social Work from Charles Sturt University, available online or on campus, gives you the skills you need to help people from all walks of life understand and improve their personal and social wellbeing. As a qualified social worker, you will make a difference in the lives of individuals, families, groups and communities. Social workers are passionate people, dedicated to pursuing social justice and human rights. If this sounds like you, Charles Sturt University's undergraduate social work course will provide the educational foundation you need to make a valuable contribution in rural areas, metropolitan settings or overseas communities.

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of two University level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies OR A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification undertaken post-secondary schooling OR 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification OR Successful completion of a Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies OR Successful completion of the Charles Sturt Indigenous Access Program OR Successful application via the Schools Recommendation Scheme. International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) - Level 4 and Individual Skill Area - Level 4 in all four skill areas.

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Additional Information

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Professional Recognition

Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW).

Estimated Job Roles

Case manager, Health, community services and corrections officer, Individual and group counsellor, Community development worker, Social policy and advocacy officer

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