Do you have a passion for social justice, human rights, making a difference?
This degree produces graduates equipped to work with skill and passion to enhance the social wellbeing of individuals, groups and communities, both locally and globally. The social issues people experience in a dynamically changing world are often complex, and this program aims to produce graduates who can support change ethically across a diversity of needs, forms of disadvantage, and practice contexts. You'll learn through a rich combination of academic and extensive work practice knowledge and approaches. The program is underpinned by principles of human rights, social justice and integrity as the foundation for professional social work practice.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2021 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- ^First- and second-year courses available at USC Moreton Bay from Semester 1, 2021.
- ^First- and second-year courses available at USC Moreton Bay from Semester 1, 2021.
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- Inherent Academic Requirements
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Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program.
- Program coordinator
- Professor Cindy Davis
Career opportunities
- Health
- Mental health
- Disability
- Schools
- Policy development
- Centrelink
- Child protection
Graduates are eligible to become members of:
- Australian Association of Social Workers.
This program is accredited with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
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