UndergraduatePsychology
Bachelor of Social Work with Honours
University of Tasmania, Hobart/Launceston, TAS, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Social Work with Honours at the University of Tasmania has been designed with direct industry input to reflect current and emerging practice trends in the profession. Students learn how to respond to social justice, human rights and socio-environmental challenges, recognising that compassion and support are key to improving social, financial, environmental and cultural wellbeing. The accredited degree takes a minimum of four years full-time and is available at the Hobart, Launceston and Cradle Coast campuses.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 5 parts
- Year 1, Core: HGA101 Sociology: Understanding the Social World
- HGW101Introduction to Social Work and Human Service Practice
- HGW102Fields of Practice in Social Work
- HOS113Introducing Indigenous Lifeworlds
- Year 1, Studies of the Individual: HAF104 Gender: Being Human
- PSY111Transferable Skills in Psychology
- PSY112Brain and Behaviour
- PSY124Mental Health and Individual Differences
- PSY125Psychological Processes
- Year 1, Studies of Society: CAD118 Social Constructs of Ageing
- HAF105Gender & World
- HEJ115The Campaign: Advocacy and Public Relations
- HEJ116Digital Cultures
- HGA102Sociology: Experiencing Social Life
- Year 2, Core: HGA237 Children, Protection and Justice
- HGW202Sustainable Community Practice
- HGW204Interpersonal Skills for Social Work Practice
- HOS213Expanding Indigenous Lifeworlds
- Year 2, Studies of Society and the Individual: CAD210 Mental Health and Wellbeing in Older Adults
- FXA303Creative Arts, Play and Mental Wellbeing
- HAB308Indigenous Justice Issues
- HAF235Sex, Bodies, and Philosophy
- HGA202Perspectives on the Social World
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable. English Language Requirements This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 7.0, with no individual band less than 7.0. Equivalent tests are accepted for this course.  Combined test results are accepted for IELTS (Academic), including IELTS One Skill Retake, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and Cambridge C1 Advanced.  Results may be combined from a maximum of two test sittings completed within a six-month period.  For IELTS One Skill Retake, the original test and the One Skill Retake are considered the two permitted sittings.  The highest valid score achieved in each skill component across the two sittings will be used to determine whether the required English language standard has been met.  No component score from either sitting may fall below the minimum score required for that test.  Applicants must meet the applicable English language requirement prior to commencing the Social Work program Applicants who have successfully completed a minimum of 24 months of full time (or equivalent) studies undertaken in English at institutions in Australia, UK, US, Singapore, Canada or NZ within the previous 24 months will meet the English language requirements for entry. For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information. General Entry Requirements Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia. Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the âFor Domestic Studentsâ section of the entry requirements on this page. You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies: Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate IV or above Complete or incomplete (minimum 25 credit points) of previous tertiary study at Bachelor level or higher If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program. This course includes compulsory field placements. In order to participate in field placements, all students must: obtain a Tasmania Police Schedule 1 National Police Record Check and Working with Vulnerable Persons and Children Check; and complete a Safety in Practice Agreement
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