UndergraduatePsychology
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Social Work develops your skills and knowledge to bring about positive change and socially just outcomes in the wellbeing of individuals, organisations and communities. Equipping you with the skills to advocate for and improve the lives of individuals, families and communities. Built in collaboration with industry, UWA's Bachelor of Social Work will equip you with the skills for a successful career. Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Level 1: SWSP1001 Professionalism
- Values and Ethics in Human Services
- SWSP1002The Relationship Between Welfare States and Australian Social Work
- SWSP1003Human Rights and Social Justice
- SWSP1004Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander History
- Policy
- and Culture
- SWSP1005Human Development in Social and Cultural Contexts
- SWSP1006Introduction to Critical Thinking in Social Work Level 2: SWSP2001 Knowledges and Skills for Working with Indigenous Peoples
- SWSP2002SW Methods 1: Psychosocial Theories and Practices for Working with People
- SWSP2003Social Work in a Global Context
- SWSP2004Foundations of Social Work Thinking and Identity
- SWSP2008SW Methods 2: Relational Practices for Working with People
- SWSP2009Policy and Practice for Working with Vulnerable Groups
- SWSP2010Social Enquiry for Social Work Practice
- SWSP2012Trauma
- Violence
- Healing and Recovery Level 3: SWSP3001 Field Education 1: First Placement
- SWSP3002Social Work and Mental Health Practice
- SWSP3004SW Methods 3: Participatory Practices for Working with People
- SWSP3007Decolonising Social Work: Anti-Oppressive Practices
- SVLG3008Approaches to Wicked Problems Level 4: SWSP4002 Social Work Methods 4: Advanced Evidence-Based Practice
- SWSP4004Social Work Methods 5: Consolidating Theory and Practice
- SWSP4005Field Education 2: Final Placement
- SWSP4010Legal and Organisational Contexts for Social Work Practice
- SWSP4006Social Work Honours Proposal
- SWSP4007Social Work Honours Project
- SWSP4003Applied Social Work Practices
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
6.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have - (a) achieved an ATAR of at least 70, or equivalent as recognised by UWA; and meet the additional requirements stated at (2) below or (b) an assured pathway offer; or (c) Achieved a score of at least 100 in UWA's experienced based entry assessment; or (d) a place in a relevant UWA access program. and (2) For indigenous students, entry via an indigenous pathway
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