Bachelor of Social Work
ACAP University College
CRICOS provider number: 01328A TEQSA provider ID: PRV12009 RTO code: 0500
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
If you’re passionate, you see the opportunities and you want to make a positive difference in your community, our Bachelor of Social Work could be the right course for you. This course gives you deep insight into why we behave the way we do and strategies to help guide people in need.
Throughout your studies, you’ll develop practical skills and applicable knowledge across a range of compelling subject areas, including social work theory and practice, advanced mental health awareness, lifespan development and foundational psychological processes. Tailor this degree to your interests by exploring elective units such as family and relationship counselling, addictive behaviours counselling, mental health and criminal justice, and life coaching.
Your passion for helping others will pave the way for many rewarding health and welfare career paths, where demand continues to grow.
Areas of study
Ageing and disability social work, cultural diversity, development psychology, indigenous social work, international social work, interpersonal, family and structural violence, mental health, psychology of health and wellness, social work theories.
Career opportunities
Human services, small community-based programs and services, selected government departments, nongovernmental organisations, health and mental health, community practice, women and migrant services, child and family services, and corrections and justice.
Professional recognition
This course has been accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). This is an entry qualification into the social work profession and has been determined to meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards. Read more about ACAP’s standards and accreditation.
Practical experience
Two placements totalling 1,000 hours. These placements are split into Field Education 1 (500 hours) and Field Education 2 (500 hours).
Honours
Available to meritorious students in their fourth year of study.
Fees and charges
Refer to ACAP current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: Any 2 units of English.
Qualification: One of the following:
- completion of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (or equivalent)
- completion of a Certificate IV or above (or equivalent)
- admission to an undergraduate degree at an Australian university (or equivalent)
and participate in a screening interview (typically by phone though online can be arranged if required).
ATARs are not a necessary component of the ACAP admissions criteria. We assess undergraduate applicants on other applicable admission criteria.
Applicants with higher education study
Refer to the ACAP general admission criteria.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
Refer to the ACAP general admission criteria.
Applicants with work and life experience
Interview: If you will be aged over 21 years by the start date of your selected trimester you must participate in a screening interview (typically by phone though online can be arranged if required).
Also refer to the ACAP general admission criteria.
Advanced standing
Advanced standing may be available. Contact ACAP for details.
Further information
View all details of this course on the ACAP website.
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The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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