Course

Bachelor of Social Work

Approved Abbreviation: BSW

Western Sydney University Course Code: 1666.2

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 013975D

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2011 or later.

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

Commencement Year 2010 - 1666.1 Bachelor of Social Work

The UWS Social Work degree is informed by a 'critical perspective' covering the key skill areas of casework, groupwork, community work, research and policy, and draws on knowledge from psychology, sociology and political science. It is a four year fulltime degree on the Bankstown Campus with two field education placements. It meets the specifications for eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). The course is taught by a vibrant staff, many of whom are also practitioners, and all of whom are committed to ensuring the best possible social work education for our students.

Study Mode
Four years full-time. Students may take a reduced study load.

Advanced standing

Students demonstrating successful completion of relevant studies at other tertiary institutions prior to enrolment may be granted advanced standing for those studies, in accordance with current University policy.

Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and graduates are eligible for membership of the AASW.

Inherent requirements

There are inherent requirements for this course that you must meet in order to complete your course and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this course online.

Inherent Requirements

Admission

Applications from Australian citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

International Office

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 320 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended sequence

Year 1

Autumn

101553

Organisations, Communities and Communication

Please note unit 101553 is no longer available from 2013. Students should take the equivalent unit 101900:

101900

Working with Communities

101551