
Overview
On your way to a satisfying career, you will study specialized social work courses, society and social arrangements, human behaviour and development, human services provision and counselling approaches and techniques to name a few core study areas.
You will complete two 500 hour field placements in your degree. Field placements give you the chance to put your academic knowledge and skills into practice, develop new ones and sample social work practice in the real world.
Studying Bachelor of Social Work offered at Griffith University you will become highly proficient in all core areas of social work theory and practice, develop critical thinking and reflective skills and be prepared for practice grounded in the values and ethics of the profession - social justice, diversity, equity and a commitment to the rights and needs of the people with whom you work.
Career
Graduates of Griffith University's Bachelor of Social Work are ethical and innovative thinkers, effective communicators, problem solvers, change facilitators and leaders.
The social work program prepares you for a wide range of social work roles that involve practice with individuals, families and communities.
You may consider careers in child protection, youth work, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services, child and family welfare, youth and adult offending, disability, hospital and community health settings, mental health, community development work, employment and income support, counselling, aged care, work with migrants and refugees, policy planning and development, management and administration, research and even private practice.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Human Services Processes
- Social Theory
- Equity and Diversity
- Language and Communication for Health
- Human Behaviour
- Human Services Structures
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS- 056919A
- Standard academic entry to our undergraduate degrees requires completion of secondary school comparable to Australian Year 12 or equivalent academic achievement
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
29500 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29500 AUD per year during 48 months. -
National
10500 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10500 AUD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Brisbane
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.