Bachelor of Social Work
The four-year Bachelor of Social Work degree is an entry qualification into the social work profession and has been determined to meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS). ACU’s program is an Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)-accredited qualification and includes the completion of 1000 hours of supervised field education and training,
The ACU Bachelor of Social Work will produce graduates who:
- Practice with courage, compassion, creativity and integrity,
- Have a strong sense of professional identity as Social workers,
- Are dedicated to social justice and human rights,
- Have a strong ethical base for practice,
- Engage proactively with uncertainty to create opportunities for social change
Inherent Requirements
Inherent requirements ensure the academic integrity of a course is maintained and preserves the university's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes. They must be met by all students.
There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course or unit.
- compliance with the policies, procedures and regulations which are applicable to all students at ACU.
- the mandatory requirements associated with the course of study, eg attendance, completion of assignments.
Campus Information
Strathfield
25A Barker Road, Strathfield NSW 2135 Locked Bag 2002, Strathfield NSW 2135
Canberra
Canberra Campus (Signadou) 223 Antill Street Watson, ACT 2602
Intakes
- Feb
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Meaningful work engages more than just the mind. Come build your career at the university with heart and soul. We see the whole person and strive to make a positive impact.
Find out what makes ACU an employer that stands out from the rest, browse available positions, learn about our application process and get your application underway.
Join the uni with community spirit
From the front of the lecture theatre to the back of the office, our staff and academics enjoy high levels of job satisfaction, a positive work culture and tight-knit teams.
You’re not just joining a university when you join ACU. You’re becoming part of a community that lives its mission and values by upholding research excellence, providing exemplary teaching, and empowering others through grassroots service, engagement and volunteering.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
For India
CBSE All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) with a minimum average of 65% in best 4 academic subjects;
Indian School Certificate (ISC) with a minimum average of 65% in best 4 academic subjects; Senior Secondary School Certificate from National Open Schooling with a minimum average of 65% in best 4 academic subjects;
OR
Higher Secondary Certificate from the State Boards listed below with a minimum average of 65% in best 4 academic subjects;
• Rajasthan
• Andhra Pradesh
• Gujarat, Karnataka
• Kerala
• Tamil Nadu
• West Bengal
• Telangana
Local languages and non-academic subjects are excluded.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in speaking and writing, and 5.5 in listening and reading).
- Course Code: 084790C
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
102272 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: 110 AUD
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