Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies), Bachelor of Social Work, University of South Australia (UniSA). 2012 information for Australian students

You're viewing degree information for Australian students

You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:

Australian or New Zealand Citizen
Australian Permanent Resident (including Humanitarian Visa holders)

Not an Australian student? Switch to International content

Australian students

Start Date
February

Campus
Magill

Duration
5 year(s) full-time

Program Code
MBAS

SATAC Code
444151 (Internal)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry Requirements
Selection Rank (Internal): 66.25 (for 2011)
View full entry requirements

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
View full entry requirements Hide full entry requirements

Aim

The aim of the Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies), Bachelor of Social Work is to prepare students for social work practice by developing knowledge and skills which are based in theory from the social, political and behavioural sciences, social work theory and practice, combined with knowledge of Indigenous cultures and practices relevant to working with Indigenous peoples and their communities.

Content & Structure

The program has a strong emphasis on social work knowledge and skills embedded in an understanding of Aboriginal peoples experiences of the historic, economic, cultural, social and political context of post contact Australia and an approach to culturally sensitive practice which reflects contemporary understandings of reconciliation, human rights and self determination.

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
Aboriginal Cultures	HUMS 1035	4.5
Psychology 1A	BEHL 1003	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Psychology 1B	BEHL 1004	4.5
Australian Politics and Power	POLI 1013	4.5
Group Work	BEHL 2009	4.5
Free Elective		4.5	Note(s): 5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Social Enquiry Methods	HUMS 1004	4.5
Australian Society and Cultures	HUMS 1009	4.5
Computers and Information Management	COMP 1004	4.5
Australian Social Policy	POLI 1012	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Aboriginal People, History and Colonialism	HUMS 2010	4.5
Communication, Culture and Indigenous Australians	COMM 2060	4.5
Indigenous Philosophy: Contesting Knowledge in Social Science	PHIL 1002	4.5
One Aboriginal Studies Elective to be chosen from the following 4 courses
Indigenous Art, Culture and Design	VSAR 3017	4.5
Rights and Racism	HUMS 2008	4.5
Education, Change and Society	EDUC 4169	4.5
Contemporary Aboriginal Issues	HUMS 1034	4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Comparative Indigenous Studies	HUMS 2017	4.5
Identity and Representation	HUMS 3014	4.5
Human Service Intervention	WELF 2012	4.5
Interviewing Skills in Social Work and Human Services	WELF 2020	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Rights and Racism	HUMS 2008	4.5
Human Service Workers and the Law	JUST 2005	4.5
Mental Health and Mental Wellbeing	WELF 2019	4.5
Working with Community	WELF 2010	4.5
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Social Work Field Education 1	WELF 3011	13.5
Social Work Practice Strategies	WELF 2009	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
Indigenous Australians and the Human Services	WELF 2015	4.5
One Aboriginal Studies Option to be selected from the following two courses:
Australian Society, Aboriginal Voices	LANG 2007	4.5
Cultural Perspectives on Health	NURS 1036	4.5
FIFTH YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3) (see Note 5)
Professional Practice in the Workplace	WELF 4032	4.5
Child Centred Practice	WELF 4030	4.5
Options x 2 to be selected from:
Aged Care and Social Work Practice	HUMS 4001	4.5
Complexity in Practice	WELF 4031	4.5
Rural Social Work	WELF 4004	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Social Work Field Education 2	WELF 4019	13.5	Note(s): 3
Professional Development	WELF 4016	4.5
FIFTH YEAR (with Honours)
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Applied Social Research	WELF 1011	4.5
Honours Dissertation A	WELF 4026	9
Professional Development	WELF 4016	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Honours Dissertation B	WELF 4027	4.5
Social Work Field Education 2	WELF 4019	13.5	Note(s): 3

Rules & notes

Notes

1. The schedule is for five years of full-time study or the part-time equivalent.

2. 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.

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 some placement agencies. Students are advised that they will be required to attend field education placements generally but not exclusively during normal working hours in both teaching and non teaching weeks, for between 3 and 5 days per week.

4. Not all optional courses will be offered in any one year

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