Bachelor of Social Work
Edith Cowan University
Key Information
Campus location
Bunbury, Australia
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
8 semesters
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Provides a professional education in the field of social work. The course develops a student's professional competencies and enhances their ability to work within a complex, uncertain and contested social work practice environment.
Students undertake studies in social work theory and practice, research, politics, policy, law, and ethics, with particular reference to the relevance of this knowledge to practice in regional, rural and remote settings.
The curriculum is designed to develop social workers who are able to understand and meet the Practice Standards for Social Workers (AASW, 2013).
Professional Recognition
Accredited by: Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
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Curriculum
Course Details
Semester availability
- Semester 1: Study full-time at South West
- Semester 2: Study full-time at South West
Course Structure
Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
SWK1115 | Social Inclusion and People with Intellectual Disabilities | 15 |
SWK1106 | Psychology for Social Work | 15 |
SWK1110 | Introduction to Professional Practice | 15 |
SWK1112 | Introduction to Social Research | 15 |
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
RPS1130 | Rural, Regional and Remote Community Development | 15 |
SWK1102 | Philosophy, Knowledge and Ethics | 15 |
SWK1103 | Culture and Daily Life | 15 |
SWK1107 | Introduction to Australian Society | 15 |
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
SWK2104 | Human Behaviour in the Social Environment | 15 |
SWK2108 | Addictions and Practice | 15 |
SWK2111 | Aboriginal Histories of the Present | 15 |
SWK2116 | Gender, Families and Professional Practice | 15 |
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
SWK2010 | Theory and Practice for Child Protection | 15 |
SWK2112 | Australian Politics and Policy | 15 |
SWK2114 | Community Health and Well-being | 15 |
SWK2115 | Human Rights and Social Justice | 15 |
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
RPS3110 | Applied Research Methods | 15 |
SWK3110 | Organisational Contexts | 15 |
SWK3112 | Social Work Theory and Practice 1: Advanced Interpersonal Skills | 15 |
SWK3113 | Social Work and Mental Health | 15 |
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
SWK3116 | Field Placement 1 | 45 |
SWK3121 | Social Work Theory and Practice 2: A Focus on Theories | 15 |
Year 4 - Semester 1
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
SWK4106 | Social Policy | 15 |
SWK4110 | Legal and Ethical Practice | 15 |
SWK4111 | Social Work Theory and Practice 3: Collective Interventions | 15 |
SWK4120 | Social Work Project | 15 |
Year 4 - Semester 2
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
SWK4116 | Field Placement 2 | 45 |
SWK4121 | Social Work Theory and Practice 4: Activism and Social Change | 15 |
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Program Outcome
Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply broad discipline coherent knowledge of the role and value of social work in addressing social inequalities to build sustainable communities through a variety of social work practices which are informed by human rights values and social justice.
- Communicate social work knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
- Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and social work practice development, including reflective thinking skills and innovative practice through continued professional development.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills, global outlook and cultural awareness when collaborating in professional settings and with culturally diverse groups, including Indigenous cultural competence.
- Think creatively to apply social work knowledge effectively in practice with individuals, groups and communities in diverse contexts.
- Use critical thinking to explore the knowledge of human behaviour and society, as well as social, cultural, political, legal, economic and global contexts of social work practice to generate and evaluate complex ideas.
- Use digital technologies and information literacy to evaluate relevant research knowledge which informs decision making in social work practice.
- Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social work professional values and ethics in decision making in a socially sustainable way.
Career Opportunities
Possible future job titles
Community Development Officer, Mental Health Worker, Human Service Manager, Child Protection Officer, Youth Worker, Policy Research Officer, Hospital Social Worker, Community Health Worker, Family Support Worker, Disability Advocate.