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Bachelor of Social WorkApproved Abbreviation: BSW
Western Sydney University Course Code: 1666.4
AQF Level: 7
CRICOS Code: 013975D
Course Status: CURRENT
This version of the course is available to new and continuing 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.
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 2014 - 1666.3 Bachelor of Social Work
Commencement Year 2011 - 2013 - 1666.2 Bachelor of Social Work
Commencement Year 2010 - 1666.1 Bachelor of Social Work
The Bachelor of Social Work is a four year degree that is fully accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers. Western Sydney University social work graduates are prepared for work in a wide range of human services organisations across diverse practice areas, including case work, group work, community development, policy and research. Students undertake traditional academic units as well as completing assessed placements comprising 1008 hours.
Study Mode
Four years full-time or eight years part-time.
Location
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 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 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 320 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.
Recommended Sequence
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
| 102816 | Investigating and Communicating Social Problems |
| 400505 | Lifespan Development and the Human Services |
| 400508 | Working with Individuals and Families |
Spring session
| 101555 | Ethics in the Social Sciences |
| 400195 | Human Rights, Human Services and the Law |
| 400509 | Group Work in Social Work |
| 101595 | Community and Social Action |
Year 3
Autumn session
| 101597 | Family Violence: Policy and Practice |
Spring session
| 400511 | Social Work and Social Policy |
| 101644 | Community Management and Organisations |
| 101381 | Child Abuse as a Social Issue |
And one elective
Year 4
Autumn session
| 102351 | Practice skills for social work |
| 102352 | Professional Decision Making in Social Work |
| 400517 | Ideologies of Practice in Social Work |
Spring session
| 400518 | Contemporary Social Work Practice |
Equivalent Core Units
The Core Units listed below count towards completion of this course for students who passed these units in 2020 or earlier.
400521 - Field Education 1
400337 - Social Research Methods