Bachelor of Social Work
Contribute to social change.
This degree will equip you with the knowledge, skills and values required for social work practice. You’ll graduate prepared to work in a range of contexts, including government, not-for-profit and private organisations.
Quick Facts
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| Duration: |
4 years full-time |
| Start Date: |
March, July |
| Tuition Fee: |
$30,000 |
| Location: |
Bedford Park, Australia |
| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Assumed knowledge: |
None |
IELTS total:
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7.0 |
| Pearson overall score: |
65 |
| CRICOS code: |
083453F |
| Delivery mode: |
On campus: Bedford Park |
Why study Social Work at Flinders
- No 1 in SA for overall experience in social work
- Study flexibly; you can choose to enrol in individual topics internally (face-to-face) or externally (online)
- Our educators are leaders in social work research and practice
- New topics, such as Decolonising Social Work, Violence and Abuse, and Sustainable Social Work will prepare you to make a difference
- Be prepared with practical training in our purpose-built on-campus Social Work Simulation and Skills Lab
- Flinders’ Social Work research is world-standard*, and our Social Work Innovation Research Living Space (SWIRLS) is a leading national social work research centre, undertaking research that uses evidence and lived-experience, to create innovative solutions in and around social work
Practical experience
The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.
- Undertake two intensive field placements in third and fourth year totalling 500 hours each.
- Placement options include child protection, community health, hospital social work, research, social planning, aged care, social work with migrant groups, correctional services and more.
What you’ll need
Prior to your first placement, you will be required to complete the following:
- Screening assessments through the Department of Human Services (DHS) for working with children, in the aged care sector and disability services.
- National Policy Check.
- Child Safe Environments training.
- Drivers licence (required for most placements).
- Students may be required to address other industry-specific conditions.
