Bachelor of Social Work
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00279B
Social workers are champions for social justice, equality and human rights. They stand alongside individuals and communities to improve societys overall wellbeing, especially for the most vulnerable populations. Our Social Work course is taught by staff with extensive frontline social work experience. It focuses on working alongside regional, rural and remote communities, and integrating sustainability into social work practice. With the professional skills youll develop, your career can take you in many directions. This might include working in mental health, community development, child protection or social research. You could be running groups, such as with young people, new parents, or people in prisons. Or you could be supporting communities to organize projects campaigning for impactful social policy to transform systemic issues like homelessness, racism or even climate change.
Structure
Total Credit Points 480
Subjects
- Social Inclusion and People with Intellectual Disabilities
- Psychology of Motivation and Emotion
- Introduction to Professional Practice
- Introduction to Social Research
- Rural, Regional and Remote Community Development
- Philosophy, Knowledge and Ethics
- Culture and Daily Life
- Introduction to Australian Society
- Human Behaviour in the Social Environment
- Aboriginal Histories of the Present
- Gender, Families and Professional Practice
- Addictions and Practice
- Addiction Studies: Fundamental Concepts
- Theory and Practice for Child Protection
- Australian Politics and Policy
- Community Health and Well-being
- Human Rights and Social Justice
- Applied Research Methods
- Organisational Contexts
- Social Work Theory and Practice
- Social Work and Mental Health
- Field Placement
- Social Policy
- Legal and Ethical Practice
- Social Work Project
Standard entry requirements
- AQF Cert IV
- Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent)
- Undergraduate Certificate
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test
- University Preparation Course
- Indigenous University Orientation Course
- Aboriginal University Readiness Assessment or
- Experience Based Entry Scheme.
Recognition
Accredited by: Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| South West | International: $158,000 | No |
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