Social Work, Bachelor

Social work at QUT is committed to creating a community of engaged learners and practitioners with real-world capacities to promote social change for a more socially just, democratic and sustainable future. Graduates are prepared with an understanding of the ways in which personal experiences are shaped by broader societal structures and therefore are committed to working in partnership with people (using a range of practice methods to support them), while simultaneously pursuing social transformation to redress societal injustices. Our course champions a critical approach to social issues and this is thoroughly integrated with students’ experiences of field education to help integrate theory and practice. This means we examine and challenges the social causes of justice, rather than blaming the victim. It is a broad degree equipping graduates with a multitude of professional employment opportunities, yet many units are designed to enable students to explore a particular personal interest or passion, which means they can choose to develop a specialist knowledge base in particular fields of practice.

Flexible delivery

You can commence this course in February or July, giving you the ability to start studying as soon as possible. If you are unable to commit to full time study we also offer a flexible learning option to complete the course within 8 years. Flexible learning option allows you to enrol in 24 credit points per semester (part time), increasing to 36 credit points (full time) in the placement semesters. The two placement units in the Bachelor of Social Work are each worth 36 credit points. All units, except the placements, have the option to be studied in a fully online mode. You will be supported with resources including recorded lectures and the option to participate in tutorials and assessments externally if needed. Some lectures and tutorials may have evening sessions. Placements can be undertaken at a time that suits you. The Australian Association of Social Workers requires all social work students to undertake 20 days of face-to-face learning, but at QUT, how you achieve this requirement across your degree, is up to you.

Double degrees

Combine two bachelor degrees into a single course of study. A double degree allows you to specialise in two fields and pursue different interest areas, gaining a broader range of skills and knowledge, and giving you a competitive advantage and greater career flexibility. Consider a double degree with the Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) if you would like to work in community services, counselling and family-centred intervention, mental health services, drug and alcohol intervention, or disability services.

Work Integrated Learning

During this course you will be required to complete 1000 hours of professional work experience.

 

TAFE-Qld Brisbane/QUT Dual Award Pathway

If you’re worried you won’t have the ATAR or selection rank to get into the course, consider the TAFE-Queensland - Brisbane/QUT dual award, Diploma of Community Services/ Bachelor of Social Work. On successful completion of the diploma you will gain automatic entry to the bachelor degree at QUT.  This option is not available to international students.  

Graduate Pathway

If you have already completed a bachelor degree which includes the equivalent of one year (8 units) of full-time studies in social science, the Master of Social Work - Qualifying offers an shorter pathway to becoming a registered social worker.

Work Integrated Learning

During this course you will be required to complete 1000 hours of supervised professional work experience.

 

Graduate Pathway

If you have already completed a bachelor degree which includes the equivalent of one year (8 units) of full-time studies in social science, the Master of Social Work - Qualifying offers an shorter pathway to becoming a registered social worker.