Bachelor of Social Work
(R3B)
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Duration:
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2 years |
Location:
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Launceston
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Study Areas
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This course provides students with a broadly-framed course of study with an emphasis on students gaining knowledge and understanding of social functioning, social problems and social services. It emphasises the application of professional social work methods in the workplace and aims to produce graduates who have achieved the level of competency expected of those who are beginning a career in social work. The course is designed to meet the educational requirements of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). In each of the two years of study, students undertake a semester of academic study and a semester of practical field placement.
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Special Requirements
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Completion of 2 years in Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Social Science, including study in Sociology and Psychology or have successfully completed the Diploma of Social Science (Community Welfare), or its equivalent, in the TAFE sector and
have completed one full year of the BA or BSocSc with level 100 units in both psychology and sociology.
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Further study options
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Honours, Masters, PhD
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Career opportunities
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Social work is part of a growing service industry with graduates working across local, state and federal government departments, in private and non-government human services organisations and in various advocacy, policy-making and tribunal capacities. Specific employment opportunities include:
- Child welfare officer
- Corrections officer
- Women's and youth services officer
- Counsellor
- Manager of human services
- Social worker
This course is the only course in Tasmania which leads to accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
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Further Information
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