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Bachelor of Social Work
Bachelor degree in Australia.
- Duration: 4 years
- Study mode: Online, on campus and blended
Where you can study this course
- No listed website
Curtin University
- Campuses
- 12 campuses
- Duration
- 4 years
- Full time, part time available
- Study mode
- On campus
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Many students praise the facilities and campus, while some rate student support highly but others found it frustrating. A number also had mixed feelings about organisation and admin, which matters when choosing where to study.
- No listed website
Western Sydney University
- Campuses
- 26 campuses
- Duration
- 4 years
- Full time, part time available
- Study mode
- On campus
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Most students praise the facilities and campus, though some found the same facilities frustrating and a number had issues with organisation and admin.
- No listed website
Charles Sturt University
- Campuses
- 27 campuses
- Duration
- 4 years
- Full time, part time available
- Study mode
- Online and on campus
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Students often mention organisation and admin as a frustration, with some also finding student support and communication lacking; others speak well of student support and campus facilities.
- No listed website
Griffith University
- Campuses
- 14 campuses
- Duration
- 4 years
- Full time, part time available
- Study mode
- Online and on campus
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Some students rate the facilities and campus highly, though others find them a frustration. A number mention student support and teaching positively, while some criticise organisation and admin.
- No listed website
Deakin University
- Campuses
- 21 campuses
- Duration
- 4 years
- Full time, part time available
- Study mode
- Online and on campus
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Students rate the facilities and campus highly, and many praise the student support, though some found student support and organisation and admin frustrating.
- No listed website
Southern Cross University
- Campuses
- Southern Cross University, Lismore Campus
- Duration
- 4 years
- Full time, part time available
- Study mode
- Online and on campus
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Students often mention poor student support and say communication and organisation are frustrating, though some praise the facilities and campus.
- No listed website
Victoria University
- Campuses
- 11 campuses
- Duration
- 4 years
- Full time, part time available
- Study mode
- On campus
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Most students praise the student support, and many also rate the facilities and campus and the teaching well. Some found student support, organisation and admin, and communication frustrating, which matters if you want smooth help and clear answers.
- No listed website
Flinders University
- Campuses
- 4 campuses
- Duration
- 4 years
- Full time, part time available
- Study mode
- Online and on campus
- Full fee
- Not yet checked
What students say
Some students praise the facilities and campus, though organisation and admin and student support each draw criticism, with opinions mixed on student support. A number of students also mention communication as a frustration.
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check the ones you are considering.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, it helps to have:
- an interest in people and their wellbeing
- good listening and communication skills
- a calm and patient approach to helping others
- an open mind about different backgrounds and lives
Career pathways
Roles this qualification is a recognised route into, and what else you need.
A recognised route into Social Worker
Social Worker
Social workers step in when someone's safety, housing or wellbeing is at risk, and help them get the practical support and services they need.
Explore this career →- Weekly pay
- $2,172
- Full-time share
- 68%
- Employment size
- 47,400 workers
- Average age
- 38 years
- Average full-time hours
- 40 hours
- Gender share
- 84% female
- Future growth
- +25.3%
- Job market
- Not in shortage
Choose an AASW-accredited entry-level social-work programme, complete placement requirements, and check current employer and jurisdiction requirements. This catalogue groups awards: verify the chosen provider, programme and intake; the family-level link is not confirmation that every offering is approved.
Where this fits
Bachelor of Social Work in social work: the study that leads into it, the study that follows, and other routes at the same level.
Before
DiplomaDiploma of Youth WorkIf you want to start working with young people sooner, this diploma has a work placement of at least 100 hours and roles like youth worker.Certificate IVCertificate IV in Youth WorkThis certificate IV gets you into youth work roles under indirect supervision, with practical training in trauma informed practice and cultural safety.You are looking at
Bachelor of Social Work
After
No later step listed.
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