Bachelor of Social Work
Southern Cross University - Gold Coast Campus
Australia,Queensland
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 25,000/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Jun 2025
Apply Date
Australia, Queensland
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1994
Total Students: 18,000 +
Int. Students: 3,300 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
Gold Coast Airport, Terminal Drive, Bilinga, Queensland 4225, Australia
Bachelor of Social Work
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Social Work is an entry-level, professionally accredited qualification to practise as a social worker. The course prepares students to work in a diverse range of fields including health and mental health, child and family welfare, cross-cultural work and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, youth work, homelessness, domestic and family violence, disability, drug and alcohol, community development, and advocacy.
Underpinned by core principles of social justice and human rights, the course engages students in contemporary anti-oppressive, decolonised and trauma-informed approaches to social work practice. This high job growth area offers a variety of careers in client service roles, service management, research, strategy and policy development.
Core units within the course cover essential theories, methods and skills for social work practice with individuals, families, groups and communities. These are complemented by foundational studies in Indigenous world views, sociology, politics, human development and social research.
An elective stream provides opportunity for students to pursue their interests and develop knowledge in a range of disciplines, and an optional embedded Honours program is available for those interested in research and pathways to further postgraduate studies and who have maintained a credit average across the first two years of study. Note: Eligible students who are interested in undertaking the Honours stream in 2023 should consult the Bachelor of Social Work Course Coordinator prior to enrolling in elective units.
Please note: All students, including those enrolled online, are required to participate in on-campus learning for a minimum of 20 days/150hrs over the duration of the course. This requirement is stipulated by the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS). On-campus enrolled students meet this minimum requirement by participating in four units with compulsory attendance. Online students meet this requirement by attending compulsory residential schools conducted at the Gold Coast campus. Units with compulsory participation and on-campus residential schools are identified in the course structure section below (‘note 2’). Students should also refer to the enrolment information for these units.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 25,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Southern Cross University - Gold Coast Campus
CAD 29,710 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
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