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Bachelor of Social Work Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Cricos: 00004G
Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
UG:Bachelor On-Campus Full-time 4 years February $12049.00 year per $12049.00 year per
Course fee notes

First year fees;

$12049 CSP

ACU is currently offering Commonwealth supported places (CSP) for this course. In a CSP, the Australian Government subsidises the cost of your course. You'll pay the remainder, known as the student contribution amount.

Course overview

Improve individual and community wellbeing by addressing challenges such as inequality, discrimination, violence and other types of harassment. Throughout this course, which is accredited with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), there is an emphasis on social justice, human rights and achieving the best possible outcomes for the most marginalised and disadvantaged members of the community.

Minimum Duration:

4 years full-time or equivalent part-time

Campus:

Canberra, Strathfield

If you're interested in human rights, social justice, and changing lives for the better, then you should consider social work. As a social worker you will improve individual and community wellbeing by addressing challenges such as inequality, discrimination, violence and other types of harassment. An embedded honours program is available from third year for high-achieving students.


Entry requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy .

State Prerequisites

Australian Capital Territory

English (any) - Major (T) (130+) or ESL - Major (T) (141+)

New South Wales

English Standard (Band 3) or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) (Band 4)

Queensland

English (Units 3 & 4, C)English language requirements

Applicants require an academic IELTS minimum overall score of 7.0 (with a minimum score of 7.0 in all bands), or an equivalent acceptable test score as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy (see English Language Proficiency).

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