167899 v.2 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. There are two streams - the standard four-year stream and a two-year stream that gives recognition for prior learning, where at least two years have been completed of a related degree in the social or behavioural sciences.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

None.

Specific Requirements

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 includein 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 CURW in early January will be considered on the basis of their TER only.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning must be made at enrolment and are assessed on an individual basis. Students undertaking the Social Work Prior Studies Stream will normally receive 300 credits.

Duration and Availability

The Social Work Standard Stream is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study. With appropriate recognition of prior learning the Social Work Prior Studies Stream is two years full-time or equivalent part-time study. Applicants should note that classes are normally held during the day. A limited number of units are available in the external study mode, for which there is a limited quota, are allocated at enrolment sessions.

Course Organisation

Fieldwork is an important part of the social work program. In the Social Work Standard Stream students undertake full-time field placements of 480 hours in the fourth and seventh semesters. In the Social Work Prior Studies Stream full-time field placements of 480 hours are undertaken in both the second and fourth semesters. During the two major placements students are under the supervision of experienced, qualified social workers, 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.

Special Note

For details on the honours classes refer to the General Information section of the Handbook.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Majors, Streams or Other Core Components
306123	v.1	Social Work Standard Stream		800.0
		OR
306124	v.1	Social Work Prior Studies Stream		800.0
				800.0

Availability

Year	Location		All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2007	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2007	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		Y
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2008	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.