Overview

The Social Work program from Western Sydney University gives you the valuable skills and knowledge you need to help people deal with personal and social problems, either directly or by planning and carrying out programs that will benefit groups or communities. It prepares you to enter the workforce in a range of sectors, including private or government agencies, welfare support organisations, community groups or in health.

In addition to social research and theory, this course emphasises practical skills to make you job-ready by undertaking more than 1,000 hours of supervised field work. As a result, you will graduate with confidence in your abilities, and highly sought-after workplace skills as a professional social worker.

Your career

With a Bachelor of Social Work, there are so many ways to influence the world you'll live in.

Take on an exciting research role

Influence the development of social policy

Champion the vulnerable through social advocacy and activism.

Get involved in Human Services and help Improve aged care, communities, education providers and transport services

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Understanding Society

The Individual in Society

Mental Health in the Community

Community Work & Development

Group Work in Social Work

Community and Social Action

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Credits

320 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work View 60 other Bachelors in Social Work in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Western Sydney University and/or in Australia, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 013975D

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Tuition Fee

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International

28928 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28928 AUD per year during 48 months.

At Western all Undergraduate Award programs offer Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) to Domestic Students.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Social Work.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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