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.
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
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:
English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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.
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 Mount Gambier 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.