Deakin Bachelor of Social Work

You will learn in a way that is easy to understand, with teachers who focus on helping students like you. You will also get to practice what you learn by spending 1000 hours in various places, like cities, towns, and farms, so you can see how things work in different areas. And if you meet the requirements, you might be able to continue to an extra year of study called "honours."

Bachelor of Social Work Deakin University

You will learn how to make people's lives better by understanding policies, things like rules and plans, and how they affect people. You will also learn about things like money, how people live, and making things fair for everyone. This will help you help others and make their lives better.

Social workers are needed increasingly, and there will be many job opportunities in the coming years. When you graduate, you will be ready to start your career and are effective by helping people and communities. You will be able to collaborate with individuals, families, and communities to tackle the things that make life unfair for some people.

Bachelor of Social Work Deakin Entry Requirements

• PTE Academic: At least 65 overall and 65 in each of the four skills.
• TOEFL iBT: A minimum overall score of 94, comprising 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing, and 23 for speaking.
• IELTS (academic module): with a minimum overall score of 7 and a minimum score of 7 in each of the four components.
• OET: with a minimum score of Bs in each of the four components.

Bachelor of Social Work Deakin University Fees

A$35,400 for 1 yr full-time

Deakin University Bachelor of Social Work Duration

4 years

Bachelor of Social Work Deakin University Intakes

Trimester

Bachelor of Social Work Deakin Locations

Geelong Waterfront.

Bachelor of Social Work Deakin Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) is a way for students to get credit for the first placement (HSW314 - Social Work Field Education A) if they can show that they already have the knowledge and skills they would normally learn during that placement.

Bachelor of Social Work Deakin Outcomes

Activism, advocacy, child protection, child and family support, community development, consultancy counselling, drug and alcohol counselling, education, facilitation, family therapy.

Bachelor of Social Work Deakin University Unit Information

Academic Integrity Module DAI001

The Academic Integrity Module is a part of every course at Deakin University. It helps students understand why it is important to be honest and follow the rules in their studies. It shows them how to make sure they do not do things that would break the rules about being honest and doing their work with integrity.

Introduction to Aboriginal Studies IND101

In this unit, you will discover Australia's Indigenous people. We will look at their old and new ways, their history, and who they are, all from their perspective and through different subjects.

Introduction to Sociology: The Sociological Imagination ASC101

This unit introduces students to sociology and sociological concepts and theories. It aims to develop a sociological perspective, which focuses on understanding the relationship between individuals and the social world.

Introduction to Social Work: Social Work Theory and Practice A HSW101

This unit aims to introduce students to the history and current context of social work practice. It also aims to help students develop an appreciation of the role of social human services in society.

Understanding Health HBS107

In this unit, we will check out what makes people healthy. We will see all the things that can affect how healthy we are, like where we live, how we live, and what we eat. We will also look at why some health problems happen, both in cities and in the countryside, and even in other countries. We will talk about diverse ways to make sure people stay healthy.

Introduction to Sociology: The Sociology of Everyday Life ASC102

In this unit, we will learn about how sociologists’ study everyday life. They use ideas and theories to understand things happening in our society. We will look at different areas like health, families, young people, and more to see how they are connected to our society and how they change over time.

Theories for Social Work Practice: Social Work Theory and Practice B HSW111

This unit is designed to introduce students to a wide range of theories that inform social work practice. It goes beyond just understanding social work theory and focuses on developing skills to apply these theories to better understand and intervene with individuals, communities, and society.

Health Psychology (Behavior Change) HBS110

In this class, we will learn about important health topics and how they affect a person's well-being. We will talk about things like smoking, drinking alcohol, eating healthy, staying active, dealing with stress, and managing chronic illnesses.

Public Policy and Politics for Critical Social Workers HSW216

This unit helps you understand how politics and public policy are linked to your personal and professional choices. It acknowledges that you have your own values and beliefs, and it aims to build on your ability to think through, argue for, and put them into practice.

Social Work Research in Ethical and Political Contexts HSW221

This unit wants to make social research easier to understand. It shows that it is a structured way of asking questions about social issues, like how we inquire about things in our daily lives. It also highlights that there are many ways of gaining knowledge that affect how we see and address social problems.

Community Development: Social Work Theory and Practice D HSW235

Community development is an important part of social work. This unit helps students learn how to use it in their work. It is valuable in several types of social service organizations. It provides both theory and practical skills.

Human Rights and Social Justice: Values, Ethics, and the Legal Context of Social Work HSW201

In this unit, we look at ethics in social work from a progressive standpoint. We acknowledge the influence of neoliberalism and reassert our values. We critically analyze the ethics of our profession, considering both the ethical and legal responsibilities that come from our values.

Practice Skills: Social Work Theory and Practice E HSW212

This unit continues from HSW111, focusing on the skills needed for social work practice. It is taught in seminars where we work on self-awareness, listening, communication, basic interviewing, and early assessment and case planning skills.

Self and Society HSW219

In this unit, we will explore theories about how the self is shaped by society, with a focus on a critical social work perspective. We will connect these theories to the development of individuals throughout their lives, considering how social divisions impact this process.

Social Work Field Education A HSW314

In this class, you will plan for your learning while working in a special place that helps people. You will get help from a special person who knows a lot about this work and has done it for a long time. You will meet with them for 1.5 hours every week.

Doing Critical Social Work: Social Work Theory and Practice F HSW313

In this class, we connect ideas about treating everyone fairly with the work social workers do. We learn how to figure out what people need and how to help them. We practice talking and helping in different situations, like with diverse groups of people or issues. We also talked a lot about what is right and what is wrong in social work.

Critical Approaches to Social Work: Social Work Theory and Practice G HSW402

This unit wants to help students improve their skills and theories for their job. It is about thinking carefully and learning from innovative ideas like feminism and critical postmodernism to become better at what you do in your job.

Administration and Policy Development: The Organizational Context HSW434

This unit connects social work to how organizations work, how they are managed, and how people work together in them. It focuses on the public sector and how human services are provided. It also looks at diverse types of organizations, including government and non-government ones.

Working in Uncertainty: Social Work Theory and Practice H HSW452

The goal of this unit is to assist students in understanding the role of professional social workers and their identity in times of change and uncertainty, whether on a local, national, or international scale.

Social Work Field Education B HSW415

In this unit, students create a special learning plan for their practical work in a human service place. They get help from an experienced social worker for 1.5 hours each week. This person has been working as a social worker for at least two years and knows how to help students like you.

Social Work Research Methods HSW401

This unit instructs students about doing research in social work. You will learn how to plan and conduct research in a fair and honest way. We will talk about what research is, diverse ways to do it, how to set a research goal, and how to collect and study information. You will also learn how to look at and talk about research that other people have done, and how to share your own research findings.

Social Work Honors Research Project A

In this unit, along with HSW417, you will work on your own research project with the help of a research supervisor. You will choose a research topic, plan your research, get approval to do it, decide how to gather and study information, and share what you discover. This is a big project that you will do independently with guidance.

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