Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Social Work

About the course

The combined program degree qualifies students to graduate with both the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Work.

Where it will take you

Graduates can work as social workers in a range of settings:

• social work and positions in the health care industry
• community services
• government and non-government welfare organisations
• policy development

Course subjects

The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Work course is made up of 36 eight point subjects.

You will study subjects in areas including:

• a minor in either Psychology or Sociology
• a major in one of the following: Art History, English, History, Philosophy, Psychology or Sociology

Your course is recognised by industry

The course is approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Graduates will be eligible for full accreditation with the AASW.

Graduation requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 288 points (normally equal to 36 subjects). At the end of the program, students graduate with two separate awards, the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Social Work.

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