Bachelor of Social Welfare

Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA) Children and Young People Health and Disability Indigenous Studies Please note that some units in this course are only available to study by distance education. Please note: Advanced standing Your previous learning experiences relevant to one or more units in this course may help you reduce the duration of your degree. Recognition of formal and non-formal learning Credit may be awarded to a student for formal learning (gained through full or partial achievement of an accredited qualification or course) or non-formal learning (that takes place through a non-accredited course or program of learning) completed at Southern Cross University or in other learning settings in Australia and/or overseas. Recognition of informal learning Credit may be awarded on the basis of current informal learning (that takes place through work, social, family or leisure activities). To help you identify how much credit you may receive for your related prior learning visit SCU Pathways. An application for advanced standing must be submitted so we can assess your prior learning. Please apply for advanced standing at the same time as you apply for admission into this course, because the amount of credit awarded will determine the sequence of units you will study. course structure MySCU is a student's point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies. The web-based study environment Blackboard Learn delivers an advanced online learning environment for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces, classrooms, and discussion boards. They can share files, presentations and applications. 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Table of contents Admission requirements Course requirements Advanced standing Schedule of units Course progressions Admission requirements Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds who have less than 2 years of high school education in Australia or other English speaking country must be able to demonstrate proficiency of English with an IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 across each of the bands of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Course requirements To be eligible for the award of Bachelor of Social Welfare degree a candidate shall successfully complete not less than twenty-four (24) units (288 credit points) comprising: all units listed in Part A; and one (1) major from Part B; or all units listed in Part C plus four (4) electives chosen from any undergraduate degree offered by the University. To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree of Social Welfare a candidate shall successfully complete not less than sixteen (16) units (192 credit points) comprising: any units listed in Part A, B or C A candidate who, while enrolled for the Bachelor of Social Welfare, has completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Social Welfare may elect to be awarded the Associate Degree of Social Welfare following withdrawal from the Bachelor degree. To be eligible for the award of Diploma of Social Welfare a candidate shall successfully complete not less than eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising: any units from Part A A candidate who, while enrolled in the Bachelor or Social Welfare, has completed the requirements for the Diploma of Social Welfare may elect to be awarded the Diploma of Social Welfare following withdrawal from candidature for the Bachelor degree. Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Access & Inclusion website. If you have a disability or health condition which may impact on your ability to meet these requirements please refer to the Student Access & Inclusion website for further information and contact details. Advanced standing Candidates who have completed the requirements for the Associate Degree of Social Welfare may be granted advanced standing of up to sixteen (16) units in the Bachelor of Social Welfare. Schedule of units Part A POL10244 - Australian Politics SOC00118 - Introduction to Sociology COM10001 - Effective Communication BHS30003 - Development across the Lifespan CUL00408 - Health and Indigenous Australian Peoples SOY10105 - Introduction to Social Welfare BHS00130 - Community Development CSL00231 - Counselling Theory and Practice CSL00113 - Field Education I Note 1 SOC20001 - Doing Social Research CSL10558 - Case Management and Care Planning SOC00112 - Social Policy CSL10242 - Grief, Trauma and Crisis Counselling LAW00059 - Welfare Law CSL10297 - Issues of Protection Part B Children and Young People Indigenous Studies Health and Disability Part C WEL30002 - Disability and Community Practice SOC00107 - Planning and Delivering Human Services CSL00114 - Field Education II Note 1 Course progressions Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment. Bachelor of Social Welfare/Master of Social Work (Professional Qualfying) Pathway Session 2 Commencing Accelerated Progression Part B Major Part C and 4 Electives Option Notes Note 1: Double-weighted unit Top Domestic students International students Confirm you meet the entry requirements including English language and academic entry and any specific pre-requisites. Apply Online Southern Cross University accepts applications directly through the International Application for Admissions form or via our online application services. Additional information on how to apply is available at SCU International. Please note applicants from some countries need to go through an Education Agent.