Bachelor of Community WelfareApproved Abbreviation: BCW
Western Sydney University Course Code: 1665.3
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 044766A
Course Status: SUSPENDED
This version of the course is under review and not available to new students.
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 2015 or later.
Commencement Year 2010 - 2014 - 1665.2 Bachelor of Community Welfare
Commencement Year 2010 - 2013 - 1665.1 Bachelor of Community Welfare
The Bachelor of Community Welfare degree is an accredited three year degree based on the Liverpool and Parramatta campuses and includes 400 hours of on-site supervised practice. The degree equips graduates to work in a range of human service professions with a particular emphasis on community development and social action and offers opportunity to specialise in a sub-major. It is informed by a critical perspective and taught by a vibrant staff, many of whom are also practitioners, and all of whom are committed to ensuring the best possible community welfare education for our students.
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time.
Location
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Australian Community Workers Association.
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 and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.
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/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/
International applicants must apply directly to the Western Sydney 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
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students
Course Structure
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Recommended Sequence
Start Year Entry (February)
Year 1
Autumn session
| 101557 | The Individual in Society |
| 101594 | Mental Health in the Community |
| 101632 | Community Work & Development |
Spring session
| 102170 | People, Place and Social Difference |
| 400193 | Human Services Intervention Strategies |
| 101664 | Working with Cultural Differences |
| 101596 | Context of Human Services |
Year 2
Autumn session
| 400508 | Working with Individuals and Families |
| 400505 | Lifespan Development and the Human Services |
Please note from 2021 students should take unit 102816 Investigating and Communicating Social Problems in place of unit 400337.
| 102816 | Investigating and Communicating Social Problems |
Spring session
| 101555 | Ethics in the Social Sciences |
| 101595 | Community and Social Action |
| 400195 | Human Rights, Human Services and the Law |
| 400509 | Group Work in Social Work |
Year 3
Autumn session
| 101597 | Family Violence: Policy and Practice |
| 102173 | Community Welfare Field Education |
Please note from 2020 students should take unit 102782 Field Education 1 in 1H session in place of unit 102173.
Spring session
| 102203 | Contemporary Social Issues and Professional Practice |
| 101644 | Community Management and Organisations |
| 101381 | Child Abuse as a Social Issue |
And one elective
Mid-Year Entry (July)
Please note: From 2018 there will be no mid-year entry available for commencing students.
Year 1
Spring session
| 102170 | People, Place and Social Difference |
| 400193 | Human Services Intervention Strategies |
| 101664 | Working with Cultural Differences |
| 101596 | Context of Human Services |
Autumn session
| 101557 | The Individual in Society |
| 101594 | Mental Health in the Community |
| 101632 | Community Work & Development |
Year 2
Spring session
| 101555 | Ethics in the Social Sciences |
| 101595 | Community and Social Action |
| 400195 | Human Rights, Human Services and the Law |
| 400509 | Group Work in Social Work |
Autumn session
| 400508 | Working with Individuals and Families |
| 400505 | Lifespan Development and the Human Services |
Please note from 2021 students should take unit 102816 Investigating and Communicating Social Problems in place of unit 400337.
| 102816 | Investigating and Communicating Social Problems |
Year 3
Spring session
| 102203 | Contemporary Social Issues and Professional Practice |
| 101644 | Community Management and Organisations |
| 101381 | Child Abuse as a Social Issue |
And one elective
Autumn session
| 101597 | Family Violence: Policy and Practice |
| 102173 | Community Welfare Field Education |
Please note from 2020 students should take unit 102782 Field Education 1 in 1H session in place of unit 102173.