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Bachelor of Social Work

ProviderACAP University College
Course code: UAC540400Higher education providerStudy area: Social WorkData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

If you’re passionate, you see the opportunities and you want to make a positive difference in your community, our Bachelor of Social Work could be the right course for you. This course gives you deep insight into why we behave the way we do and strategies to help guide people in need.

Throughout your studies, you’ll develop practical skills and applicable knowledge across a range of compelling subject areas, including social work theory and practice, advanced mental health awareness, lifespan development and foundational psychological processes. Tailor this degree to your interests by exploring elective units such as family and relationship counselling, addictive behaviours counselling, mental health and criminal justice, and life coaching.

Your passion for helping others will pave the way for many rewarding health and welfare career paths, where demand continues to grow.

Course record

Advanced Standing

Advanced standing may be available. Contact ACAP for details.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities

Human services, small community-based programs and services, selected government departments, nongovernmental organisations, health and mental health, community practice, women and migrant services, child and family services, and corrections and justice.

Other Information

Professional recognition

This course has been accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). This is an entry qualification into the social work profession and has been determined to meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards. Read more about ACAP’s standards and accreditation.

Practical experience

Two placements totalling 1,000 hours. These placements are split into Field Education 1 (500 hours) and Field Education 2 (500 hours).

Honours

Available to meritorious students in their fourth year of study.

Fees and charges

Refer to ACAP current fee information.

Majors

Areas of study

Ageing and disability social work, cultural diversity, development psychology, indigenous social work, international social work, interpersonal, family and structural violence, mental health, psychology of health and wellness, social work theories.

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.

Qualification: One of the following:

  • completion of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent)
  • completion of a Certificate IV or above (or equivalent)
  • admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian university (or equivalent)

and participate in a screening interview (typically by phone though online can be arranged if required).

ATARs are not a necessary component of the ACAP admissions criteria.

We assess undergraduate applicants on other applicable admission criteria .

Applicants with higher education study

Refer to the ACAP general admission criteria.

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

Applicants with work and life experience

Interview: If you will be aged over 21 years by the start date of your selected trimester you must participate in a screening interview (typically by phone though online can be arranged if required).

Also refer to the ACAP general admission criteria.

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Student profile

Total students17
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Higher education entry0 · 0%
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Secondary education<5 · <5%
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Vocational pathway<5 · <5%
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Other entry pathways6 · 35%
35%
International students7 · 41%
41%

Campuses & intake dates

  • SydneyNSW