Postgraduate Bridging Program (Social Work)
Interested in Social Science postgraduate study? This course provides the introduction you need by establishing foundational knowledge in social work and social policy; organisational management of community and other NGOs; intervention strategies used in the Human Services sector; and social research practices in the social sciences.
This program offers the kind of foundation essential for your success in postgraduate programs such as the Master of Social Work (Qualifying).
Engage in such topics as fundamental debates in welfare policy; the impacts of remedial welfare policy and policy solutions; and investigate strategies to influence policy development related to social work practice. Explore developments in management practices in response to social developments such as multiculturalism, recognition of diversity, equal employment opportunity and recognition of contextual and local issues.
Campus Information
Liverpool Campus
In the heart of the Liverpool CBD this purpose-built facility services the needs of more than 1,000 students. Liverpool Campus is located in a major urban centre, providing increased transport connectivity, employment opportunities and access to retail and community amenities such as childcare.
Parramatta South Campus
Parramatta is rapidly becoming the heart of Sydney’s business, creative and cultural landscape. Western’s Parramatta campus offers cutting-edge facilities and technology.
Intakes
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 7
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
- Pathway to Master degree
Your career
With a degree in Social Work, there are so many ways to influence the world you'll live in.
- Become a caseworker/manager and make a difference in the areas of child protection, drug and alcohol services or community health
- Take on an exciting research role
- Become a counsellor and change the lives of people struggling with emotional issues
- Influence the development of social policy
- Get involved in Human Services and help Improve aged care, communities, education providers and transport services
PSW Opportunity
- No PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
India
- Successful completion of a recognized** Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian degree
**Please note that some degrees and awards are subject to an individual assessment.
- Course Code: 097005D
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
29488 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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