Course Entry

> IELTS Academic with a minimum overall score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 7.0 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or

> Pearson English Test (PTE) Academic with a minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking), or

> TOEFL iBT with a minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test:

• 24 for listening

• 24 for reading,

• 27 for writing, and

• 23 for speaking

> Note: English tests must be completed within 2 years of the proposed course commencement date and additional requirements may apply in relation to acceptable number of test sittings and combined scores across test sittings.

> Minimum English standard requirements for this course may also be satisfied with one of the following:

> Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;

> Special Tertiary Admissions Test;

> Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;

> University Preparation Course;

> Indigenous University Orientation Course;

> Aboriginal Student Intake Test;

> AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree; or

> Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).

Course learning outcomes

> Apply broad discipline coherent knowledge of the role and value of social work in addressing social inequalities to build sustainable communities through a variety of social work practices which are informed by human rights values and social justice.

> Communicate social work knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.

> Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and social work practice development, including reflective thinking skills and innovative practice through continued professional development.

> Demonstrate interpersonal skills, global outlook and cultural awareness when collaborating in professional settings and with culturally diverse groups, including Indigenous cultural competence.

> Think creatively to apply social work knowledge effectively in practice with individuals, groups and communities in diverse contexts.

> Use critical thinking to explore knowledge of human behaviour and society, as well as social, cultural, political, legal, economic and global contexts of social work practice to generate and evaluate complex ideas.

> Use digital technologies and information literacy to evaluate relevant research knowledge which informs decision making in social work practice.

> Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social work professional values and ethics in decision making in a socially sustainable way.

Fees and Scholarships

> AUD $37,800 - International students estimated 1st year indicative fee

> ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.

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