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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Social Work

Course code: #112510

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Social Work

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $32,040 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PSW

    4 years

  • Min GPA

    52 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    010351E

Highlights
Practical Experience

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 07-February-2024 2024-02-07
Winter-July 10-July-2024 2024-07-10
Fall-February 07-February-2025 2025-02-07
Winter-July 10-July-2025 2025-07-10

Overview

Bachelor of Social Work

A Bachelor of Social Work from JCU provides you with practical skills and experience.

Learn how to promote positive relationships and champion a just and equitable society. 

You will study core subjects, including social work with families and children, cross-cultural practice, eco-social justice, psychology and mental health. 

Apply your theoretical knowledge to extensive field placements in your third and fourth years. 

Learn from leading social workers and build effective relationships with diverse cultures, including rural, remote and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. 

You could also participate in field trips to India and Thailand.

James Cook University Social Work graduates are confident, high-achieving professionals with the skill set to succeed in a rewarding global workforce.

Graduates of this course are eligible for full membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$42,474

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $9,528
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,434
Tuition 1 person $32,040

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Academic English Proficiency Results
  • And/or Testamurs (or curriculum vitae detailing your work history)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
7
listening
7
writing
7
speaking
7
reading

TOEFL

94
24
listening
27
writing
23
speaking
24
reading

PTE

65
65
listening
65
writing
65
speaking
65
reading

Cambridge

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Depending upon students' proficiency at commencement and the language entry requirements of their destination program, students may complete between 10 and 40 weeks of EAP study.

Course Name                  Entry RequirementsLead to
EAP Level 2IELTS 5.0  (No skill <4.5)Overall IELTS score of 5.5, or EAP 3
EAP Level 3IELTS 5.5  (No skill <5.0), or EAP 2Overall IELTS score of 6.0, or EAP 4
EAP Level 4IELTS 6.0  (No skill <6.0), or EAP 3Overall IELTS score of 6.5, or EAP 5
EAP Level 5IELTS 6.5  (No skill <6.5), or EAP 4Overall IELTS score of 7.0

Academic background and requirement

Prerequisites:

English (Units 3/4,C)

 

GPA:

Canada Secondary School Diploma: 52

China Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate: 82

India Senior Secondary Certificate & CISCE/State Board & NIOS: 64/69

 

Foundation Study: 

The Diploma of Higher Education is a one-year course (or two years, part-time) designed to help people who may not meet the academic requirements for entry into a Bachelor's degree.

Completing the Diploma will give you a recognised qualification in its own right. 

Graduating with the Diploma will allow you to enter many JCU Bachelor's degree programs. 

It may give you advanced standing or credit for some of your completed subjects.

Career opportunities

  • Child Protection Officer
  • Mental Health Counsellor
  • Health Policy Officer
  • Health Services Manager
  • Social Worker
  • Youth Worker
  • School Counsellor

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