Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

University of South Australia - Magill Campus

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Overview

Explore advanced coursework and research in social work theory, practice and policy. Develop in-depth knowledge in the political, behavioural and social sciences as they apply to contemporary social work practice. Contribute to new knowledge by completing a major research project in your final year focusing on a specific area of interest. Learn from highly recognised researchers who are leaders in their field. Focus your degree by choosing to incorporate a minor in Children, Families and Society. Access custom-built social work studios on campus and practise your practical skills through simulated scenarios. Build on your experience through practical work placements during your third and fourth years of study. Graduate with a degree accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers and be eligible for full membership.

Continue your studies through a postgraduate research degree and be part of the ongoing development of essential social work research and industry best practice.

All courses in the first and second year are available in flexible mode (external and/or intensive delivery). Some courses are also offered in summer and winter schools.

Careers: Social worker, case manager, aged care worker, child and youth welfare officer, community development officer, disability support worker, rehabilitation officer, cultural diversity officer, social planning officer, social policy adviser, ministerial adviser, researcher.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer91.6096.45
Median rank to receive an offer83.0589.38
Lowest rank to receive an offer73.5081.50

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of South Australia website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

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