Overview

This Social Work (Honours) programme from Griffith University is also a 4-year programme but differs from the Bachelor of Social Work (1372) by having a compulsory dissertation project that will be supervised by experienced social work academics in your final year of study.

In addition to examining the foundations of human behaviour and social work, you'll engage with advanced research methods, social work theory, leadership, and evidence-based approaches that shape policy and practice.

Prepare for a rewarding social work career, supporting individuals, families, groups, and communities across diverse settings-from counselling and advocacy to community development, including the ability to undertake research and programme evaluation.

Career

You'll be eligible for membership of the professional body ¿ Australian Association of Social Workers and be prepared for a career in a broad range of social work settings across Australia and internationally. With advanced research skills developed through your honours study, you may also pursue pathways in research, policy development, advocacy or leadership roles within government, non-government and academic sectors.

Potential roles include:

Social worker in hospitals and community health settings

Social worker in mental health services

Social worker in child safety services, including foster and residential care

Social worker in youth justice and youth homelessness

Community development, including natural disaster management

Domestic and family violence practitioner

Social worker in disability and aged care services

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Development and Behaviour

Human Services Processes

Social Theory

Equity and Diversity

Case Management for Human Service and Health Professionals

Social Construction of Welfare

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-22 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

320 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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General requirements

Cricos code - 084287G

English test results must be no more than two years old.

The Direct Entry Programme (DEP) pathway is not accepted for this programme.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35999 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

12800 AUD / year

≈ 12800 AUD / year

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

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Scholarships Information

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