Bachelor of Social Work with Honours (A4S)
Study Discipline: Medical & Health Sciences, Social Sciences
Study Programme Details
Country: Australia
Admission Sessions: Summer Session, Spring Session
Mode of Study: Fully on Site
About this Study Course
Elevate your social work career with the Bachelor of Social Work with Honours (Professional and Research Specialisations) at the University of Tasmania. Meticulously redesigned based on direct industry feedback, this program equips contemporary social workers with the essential skills to meaningfully address current and emerging social problems. Immerse yourself in a curriculum that reflects the latest industry trends, ensuring you are well-prepared for the dynamic landscape of social work practice.
Overview
Embark on a transformative educational journey with the newly updated Social Work with Honours course at the University of Tasmania. Offering specialized options that exceed professional accreditation standards, this program focuses on cultivating key skills in ethical, innovative, and collaborative social work practice. The curriculum goes beyond conventional approaches, providing advanced knowledge of social work research principles and methods. Prepare to exceed industry expectations and contribute meaningfully to the field.
Admission Requirements
To qualify, international students must meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements, and any course-specific prerequisites.
- Achieve an IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0, with no individual band less than 7.0. No equivalent tests are accepted for this course.
- Fulfill the equivalent of a 12th year of education in Australia, with various pathways available for qualification.
- Navigate compulsory field placements by obtaining a Tasmania Police Schedule 1 National Police Record Check and Working with Vulnerable Persons and Children Check. Additionally, complete a Safety in Practice Agreement.
Courses included:
- Sociology: Understanding the Social World
- Social Work and Human Service Practice
- Indigenous Lifeworlds: Sovereignty, Justice, Society
- Mental Health and Individual Differences of the Individual
- Gender: Being Human
- Transferable Skills in Psychology
- Brain and Behaviour
- Psychological Processes
Invest in your education with a course fee of $145,205 AUD for international students. Join a community dedicated to advancing social work practices and addressing contemporary challenges.
Future Career Outcomes
The skills and expertise our Social Work graduates gain equips them for a diverse range of rewarding careers, including:
- child safety practitioner
- social worker
- project manager
- youth worker
- mental health practitioner
- researcher
- policy analyst and advisor
- community development worker
- migrant and refugee settlement workers
- case manager
- drug and alcohol counsellor
- palliative care social worker
- relationships counsellor
- disability advocate.
Visa Requirements:
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