Bachelor of Social Work (Bedford Park)

This degree will equip you with the knowledge, skills and values required for social work practice. You'll graduate prepared to work in a range of contexts, including government, not-for-profit and private organisations. This degree is recognised for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers.

The Bachelor of Social Work aims to prepare students for professional work as a social worker in a range of settings; with a core body of knowledge, skills, values and methods in social work and a sound understanding of the multiple cultural and institutional contexts and challenges of practice.

This degree is also available in an external study mode. For more information see the Bachelor of Social Work (External) (SATAC code 244285). For further information visit www.flinders.edu.au/study/courses/bachelor-social-work-external.

On completion of this degree students will be able to analyse Australian social, political and welfare systems and institutions and analyse and promote solutions to Australian social issues, change and challenges. Students will be able to implement a range of methods, techniques and applications of social work.

There are important Inherent Requirements for this degree and applicants are strongly advised to become aware of those requirements. More information is available at www.flinders.edu.au/study/courses/social-work-inherent-requirements.

This degree prepares graduates to be able to work in a range of context. Potential occupations may include community development, research and social policy; potential employers may include child protection agencies, mental health agencies and domestic violence agencies.