Bachelor of Community Welfare
The Bachelor of Community Welfare provides you with the theoretical and practical foundations for work in the human services sector. You will gain skills in case management, community development, counselling, social research, policy work, advocacy, and grief and loss counselling.
Particular emphasis is placed on social justice and human rights as the basis for social welfare practice. Core units focus on counselling, case management, mental health, human services, research, youth work, disability and development. You may choose from a range of units.
We'll help harness your empathy and enhance your communication skills with a view to delivering great outcomes across community welfare practice.You will also gain on-the-job experience through extensive placements, working with individuals and organisations that share your commitment and are working to improve people's lives.
The course articulates with a range of VET awards and is a pathway to the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) which fulfils the academic pre-requisites for registration as a social worker.
Campus Information
Gold Coast Campus
Southern Cross University's Gold Coast campus is located at Coolangatta, just 400 metres from North Kirra Beach, and adjacent to the Gold Coast Airport. Views of the Pacific Ocean can be seen from many vantage points in the campus buildings.
Intakes
- Feb Deadline: May
- June
Application Processing Time in Days: 14
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
After completion of Bachelor's degree a student can do executive level job.
Current students and graduates
- Personalised careers consultations
- Career planning strategies and resources
- Resume, job application and interview resources
- Bright Futures student-alumni mentoring program (matches students with an industry mentor)
- Access to CareerHub for casual, vacation and graduate employment opportunities, resources and events
PSW Opportunity
- After completion of Bachelor's degree student is eligible for 2 years PSW.
- For studying in locations other than Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane student get one year extra PSW.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
For undergraduate degrees, the required entry score uses the Australian Year 12 qualification equivalent.
Indian Higher Secondary School Certificate (State Board)
72 in 4 academic subjects
All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)
7.0 in best 4 externally examined subjects
Indian School Certificate (CISCE) 63
- Course Code: 102202H
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
92496 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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