ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• International entry requirements
• Nepal: 65%
• Subject prerequisites
• Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
• English language requirement
• 7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0.

COURSE AND CAREER OUTCOMES

• Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) intended learning outcomes
• Practice Social Work in a holistic, ethical and critically reflective manner
• Articulate a professional social work identity, both independently and as a member or leader of a team in a multidisciplinary work environment
• Apply complex theoretical and technical social work knowledge and skills to critically analyse multifaceted situations to empower individuals, groups and communities
• Advocate for progressive social change including global political concerns around environmental challenges particularly as they impact human rights, social and economic justice for those most vulnerable
• Articulate Western and First Nations worldviews with a critical appraisal of ongoing impacts of colonisation and identify benefits of First Nations relational ways of knowing for all
• Design, implement and evaluate consumer and community informed research, projects and programs and creatively influence innovative future practice, social reform and policy
• Critically evaluate knowledge and social work practice using appropriate technologies to support continued professional development and ethical practice
• Communicate knowledge, research and practice effectively to a wide variety of audiences using a variety of media
• Plan, execute and interpret the findings of project work or research with independence
• Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) career opportunities
• Graduates can find employment in private industries and the public sector, including:
• Community health centres and hospitals
• Work alongside other health professionals to provide practical support, counselling, information and emotional support to clients.
• Government departments and non-government agencies
• Provide case management, counselling and advocacy for clients, including children and families.
• Mental health and disability services
• Provide recovery-oriented practice and support, advocate for policy changes, raise awareness on social issues and connect clients with human services.

FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

• Estimated course fees for international students
• Estimated fees per year (2025):
• A$34 000 per 120 credit points.
• Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
• International scholarships
• Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative
• The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.

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