About this course
The Bachelor of Social Work is a 4-year degree focused on training graduates dedicating their services toward people’s capabilities and advocating the development of social policies and research that identify, nurture and support these qualities to help empower them. The course aims to train Social Work graduates who understand and respect human diversity and recognize the creative and supportive potential of heterogeneous communities.
The degree will comprise 32 units (subjects) studied over 8 trimesters, 4 units per a trimester session. EEach trimester will comprise 13 weeks of face-to-face classes, and one-week end of session exam period. Each trimester, therefore, is contained within a 14-week block While there will be three trimesters per year, the third or summer trimester will be optional.
The degree is an AASW-accredited qualification (Conditional provisional accreditation). It is an entry qualification into the social work profession and has been determined to meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards.
Fees and scholarships
| Item | Amount | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | A$24,000 | per year |
| Other course costs | A$2,250 | first year |
| Net fee | A$24,250 | first year, after maximum scholarship |
| Application fee | A$0 | one off |
Scholarship: up to A$2,000.
Fees are set by the university and can change. A scholarship is not confirmed until the university awards it, and the amount shown is the maximum available rather than an amount you will receive.
Entry requirements
Year 12
- Minimum percentage: 65%
- University interview: Yes
- Gap < 1year
- 18 ≤ Age ≤ 22
- No Dependent Not Married
- No prior Australian Visa Refusal
English language requirements
| Test | Overall | Minimum in each part |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7 | 7 |
| PTE Academic | 66 | 66 |
What you will study
Core modules
- STS101 Sociology and Social Work
- STS102 Social Work and Human Services
- STS103 Psychological Theories for Social Work
- STS104 Ethics in Social Work
- STS105 Social Work Engagement Across the Life Course
- STS107 Community Development and Social Work
- STS 108 Social Work and Social Policy (pre: STS102 Social work and Human Services)
- STS209 Working with Communities (pre: STS101 Sociology and Social work, STS102 Social work and Human Services)
- STS209 Working with Communities (pre: STS101 Sociology and Social work, STS102 Social work and Human Services)
- STS211 Law and Social Work
- STS212 Group Work in Social Work
- STS316 Contemporary Social Work Practices
- STS317 Social Work Practice in Multi-Cultural Contexts
- STS318 Social Work Practice and Mental Health
- STS321 Social Work and Health (pre: STS105 Social Work Engagement Across the Life Course )
- STS320 Field Education 1
- STS416 Family Violence: Policy and Social Work Practice
- STS426 Critical Practice in Social Work
- STS417 Social Work Practice in Child Wellbeing
- STS430 Innovation, Creativity and Social Roles in Healthy Ageing
- STS429 Field Education 2
Elective modules
- STS106 Social Action in Social Work Practice
- ITS100 Introduction to Computer Systems
- LAW207 Refugee Law and Practive
- LAW208 Human Rights Law
- STS323 Applied Social Research
- ITS315 Computer Human Interactics
- STS06 Gerontology
- STS424 Community Management and Organisations
- STS427 Reaseaching Social World
Where it can lead
- Community Development
- Mental Health
- Hospital Social Work
- Child Protection
- Child Protection
These are fields graduates of this course commonly work in. They are not a guarantee of employment.
Documents you will need
- Passport
- Matric Degree
- Intermediate Degree
- Bachelor Degree (If Applicable)
- Bachelor Transcript (If Applicable)
- CV
- Experience Letter
Why National Academy of Professional Studies
- Professional qualification: The degree provides an entry pathway into the social work profession.
- AASW-accredited course: It meets Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards under conditional provisional accreditation.
- Community-focused learning: Students learn to support individuals, empower communities and respect human diversity.
- Policy and advocacy skills: The course develops skills in social policy, research and advocacy to create positive social change.
Course details are taken from the university and are correct as far as we know at the time of publication. Entry requirements, fees and intake dates are set by the university and can change. Nothing on this page is an offer of admission, a confirmed scholarship, or an assessment of your visa eligibility.