167899 v.3 Bachelor of Social Work

BSW(Curtin) OR BSW(Hons)(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 003921A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

This course combines education in a broad base of social and behavioural science subjects with the study of social work theory and practice in both class and field settings. The focus is on the development of professional knowledge and skills integral to the practice of social work including working with individuals and families, groups and communities, social policy and administration and research inquiry.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

None.

Specific Requirements

Social Work Standard Stream - STAT elements considered are E and V. All applicants, who are NOT currently classed as a 'School Leaver' or currently completing Year 12 TEE in WA, must complete a Personal Statement and include it with the TISC Application Form (details of what to include in the Statement are outlined below). This includes students undertaking Year 12 studies outside WA and students undertaking a mature age TEE. Applicants who do not submit this required form will not be considered. Selection of these applicants is based on any previous academic performance and on the information provided in the Personal Statement.

Note

Mature age TEE applicants who add a preference for CURWC in early January will be considered on the basis of their TER only.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

4 years' full-time study or equivalent part-time.

Course Organisation

Fieldwork is an important part of the social work program. Students undertake full-time field placements of 480 hours in the fourth and seventh semesters. During the two major placements students are under the supervision of experienced, qualified socialworkers, and close contact with staff from the Department of Social Work is maintained. Placements may be arranged in country areas, and through the cooperation of other educational institutions, interstate or overseas placements may be possible for final year students.

Professional Recognition

The course is recognised by the Australian Association of Social Workers and graduates are eligible for membership of the association.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. Some units within this course may have a field component for which costs may be incurred.

Further Information

Applicants should contact the Department of Social Work and Social Policy on (08) 9266 7892.

Special Note

For details on the honours classes refer to the Curtin Policies website http://www.policies.curtin.edu.au/documents/honours_degrees_and_degrees_with_honours.doc

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
13019	v.2	Psychology 123	3.0	25.0
1863	v.5	SW 124 - Communication Skills	2.0	25.0
300888	v.3	SW 111- Introduction to Social Work	3.0	25.0
7367	v.4	Anthropology 111 - The Anthropological Imagination	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
1635	v.9	SW 121 - Introduction to Welfare	3.0	25.0
1636	v.6	SW 122 - Practice Models 1	3.0	25.0
1638	v.7	Behavioural Science 171	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
10016	v.5	SW 231 - Statutory Work	3.0	25.0
2798	v.8	SW 221 - Practice Models 2	3.0	25.0
2802	v.6	Behavioural Science 271	3.0	25.0
2803	v.6	Law (Social Issues) 210	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
2801	v.7	SW 262 - Fieldwork Practice 1	37.5	100.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
2804	v.8	Research Inquiry 304	3.0	25.0
3676	v.8	SW 321 - Critical Reflective Praxis	3.0	25.0
3677	v.10	SW 322 - Community Social Work	3.0	25.0
3678	v.8	Research Methods 303	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
300165	v.3	Social Work Final Three Semesters Stream		300.0
		OR
303530	v.2	Honours Stream in Social Work		300.0
				300.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2			Hrs/Wk	Credit
1973	v.5	Anthropology 112 - Anthropology in a Globalising World	3.0	25.0
2723	v.5	Political Ideas and International Relations 112	3.0	25.0
7365	v.5	Sociology 111 - Social Construction of Identity	3.0	25.0
7366	v.4	Sociology 112 - Australian Society in the Global Economy	3.0	25.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.