Bachelor of Social Work

About this Course

Social workers champion eco-social justice, equality and human rights. We stand alongside individuals and communities to improve society’s overall wellbeing, especially for the most vulnerable populations.

In this course you’ll develop professional and relational skills for a career that can take you in many directions, including working in mental health, community development, child protection or social research. Are you ready to stand for something and create real change?

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree Award.

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 3)

  All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • AQF Cert IV;
  • Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Undergraduate Certificate;
  • Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test;*
  • University Preparation Course;*
  • Indigenous University Orientation Course; or*
  • Experience Based Entry Scheme.*

  * Further information can be found on the Study course entry page.

  For international students, requirements include your secondary school results.

Career Opportunities

There are many areas you can seek employment in with this qualification. Possible future job titles could be Community Activist, Community Development Officer, Mental Health Worker, Human Service Manager, Child Protection Officer, Policy Research Officer, Hospital Social Worker, Community Health Worker, Family Support Worker, Disability Advocate, or Counsellor.

Possible future job titles

Community Development Officer, Mental Health Worker, Human Service Manager, Child Protection Officer, Policy Research Officer, Hospital Social Worker, Community Health Worker, Family Support Worker, Disability Advocate, Counsellor