Course overview
Become an agent of positive change in diverse communities with UNE's accredited Bachelor of Social Work. With an emphasis on social work in rural and complex community environments, our flexibly delivered course will equip you with the practical skills to work with and empower individuals, groups and communities who experience marginalisation, isolation or discrimination.
This innovative and flexible social work course has an emphasis on rural and complex communities, and focuses on rights-based practice, mental health, Indigenous peoples, child protection and the law.
Course record
Majors
Areas of study
Social work.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Hospitals and community health centres, early intervention, child protection programs and family support services, schools, justice systems, housing services, mental health, disability and aged care services.
Other Information
Professional recognition
This is an AASW-conditional-accredited qualification. It is an entry qualification into the social work profession and has been determined to conditionally-meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards.
As a graduate you may be eligible for membership of this professional body.
Practical experience
This course incorporates 1000 hours of professional fieldwork (clinical) placements supervised by experienced practitioners in diverse social work settings, either locally or overseas.
Fees and charges
Refer to UNE current fee information.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Applicants with recent secondary education Recommended studies: Any 2 units of English. Guaranteed ATAR: 65.00 Other applicants Refer to UNE general admission criteria .
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Campuses & intake dates
- ArmidaleNSW