Bachelor of Social Work (Magill)

University of South Australia - Magill Campus

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Overview

Prepare for a rewarding career in social work. Learn to enhance the wellbeing of others through advocacy, social change, relationship building and empowerment. Focus on four major study areas including social work theory, social work practice and skills, social policy, and social research.

Develop knowledge of various social work practices and their application with individuals, families, communities, groups and organisations. Learn how to identify the social policies that impact people's lives and the strategic ways to implement change. Interpret, evaluate and conduct relevant social analysis exploring current real-world challenges. 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 skills through simulated scenarios.

Gain valuable practical experience through 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.

This program offers flexible study options with most courses being available at Magill or online, and some courses being available through an intensive delivery mode.

Careers: Social worker, case manager, aged care worker, child and youth welfare officer, community development officer, disability support worker, rehabilitation officer, court services officer, cultural diversity officer, social planning officer, social policy adviser, social 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 offer95.0096.70
Median rank to receive an offer75.2078.25
Lowest rank to receive an offer60.0567.50

<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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