Bachelor of Social Work (Whyalla)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February

Duration
4 year(s) full-time

Program Code
WBSW

SATAC Code
464081 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry Requirements
Selection Rank (Internal): 61.15 (for 2013)
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Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

To be eligible for selection, applicants are required to have:

Completed the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE); and
- completed 200 credits of subjects;
- achieved a grade of C* or better in the Personal Learning Plan, 20 credits of literacy, 10 credits of numeracy and the Research Project at Stage 2;
- achieved a grade C- or better in an additional 60 credits at Stage 2;
- obtained a competitive ATAR.
* For Stage 2 subjects a grade of C- or better is required

OR:
- completed the equivalent secondary education qualifications as required for University entry under SACE and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma, obtaining a minimum score of 24 points and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- completed or partly completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- completed at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at the appropriate level and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- completed an award from TAFE or from another registered training organisation at AQF Certificate IV level or above and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- qualified for Special Entry and fulfilled any prerequisite requirements;
- completed the University Foundation Studies program.
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None
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Aim

The aim of the Bachelor of Social Work is to prepare students for entry level professional practice in social work. The program is designed to establish a sound foundation knowledge from the political, behavioural and social sciences as a basis for in depth knowledge of social work theory and its application to practice. Learning through the field education component of the program establishes the linkage between classroom teaching and the development of practice skills, competence and professional identity.

Content & Structure

The 144-unit program provides a sound knowledge of the political and social context of human service provision, and of behavioural and social sciences as a foundation for social work practice. Supervised work placements with social workers accompanied by university based study provides students in the final two years of the program with opportunities to develop practice skills, competence and a professional identity.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Human Service Provision	WELF 1014	4.5
Communication Skills in Social Work and Human Services	WELF 1019	4.5
Sociology 1	SOCU 1003	4.5
Psychology 1A	BEHL 1003	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Governance and Citizenship in Australia	POLI 1008	4.5
Group Work	BEHL 2009	4.5
Free Elective		4.5	Note(s): 5
Psychology 1B	BEHL 1004	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Human Service Intervention	WELF 2012	4.5
Working with Community	WELF 2010	4.5
Social Enquiry Methods	HUMS 1004	4.5
Interviewing Skills in Social Work and Human Services	WELF 2020	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Australian Social Policy	POLI 1012	4.5
Social Work Practice Strategies	WELF 2009	4.5
Human Service Workers and the Law	JUST 2005	4.5
Mental Health and Mental Wellbeing	WELF 2019	4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Social Work Field Education 1	WELF 3011	13.5
Indigenous Australians and the Human Services	WELF 2015	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Advanced Practice in Social Work	WELF 3021	4.5
Contemporary Practice Approaches	WELF 3007	4.5
Organisation of Human Service Delivery	WELF 1016	4.5
Policy Practice	POLI 2027	4.5
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Professional Practice in the Workplace	WELF 4032	4.5
Child Centred Practice	WELF 4030	4.5
Rural Social Work	WELF 4004	4.5
Complexity in Practice	WELF 4031	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Social Work Field Education 2	WELF 4019	13.5
Professional Development	WELF 4016	4.5
FOURTH YEAR (WITH HONOURS)
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Applied Social Research	WELF 1011	4.5
Honours Dissertation A	WELF 4026	13.5
Professional Development	WELF 4016	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Social Work Field Education 2	WELF 4019	13.5
Honours Dissertation B	WELF 4027	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students who have completed a TAFE Diploma in Community Services are eligible for 18 units of credit. Students who have completed a TAFE Advanced Diploma in Community Services are eligible for 36 units of credit.

2. Students who have successfully completed a University of South Australia Associate Degree in Correctional Administration (MTCA) are eligible for 36 units of credit.

Notes

1. The program is designed to graduate professional social workers who can function effectively in demanding environments. It satisfies professional and employer requirements through its content and its assessment processes. Students are advised that the program does require consistent participation in a wide range of potentially challenging classroom, assessment and field activities.

2. The program is four years of full-time study but may also be studied part-time.

3. Field Education consists of 980 hours of supervised placement to be undertaken during the third and fourth years. Some Field Education placements may require students to hold a current drivers licence and recognised First Aid Certificate. Police checks are required by many placement agencies.

4. Where a Whyalla student wishes to transfer to Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services) at Magill, recognition will be given for the first two years of the award for the Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services). (These programs have significant commonality in the first two years.)

5. All students complete at least one freely chosen Free Elective as part of their undergraduate program. See undergraduate elective courses

6. The program may be awarded with honours. Students are selected into the Honours stream in accordance with University policy.