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About the course
This degree prepares you to become a qualified social worker committed to social justice, equity and wellbeing. You’ll learn to support individuals, families, groups and communities, and develop skills to address exclusion, distress and complex social issues. The program includes 1,000 hours of supervised placements across diverse agencies, with options for rural, interstate or international experience. This is a Bachelor degree in social work. The programme explores human behaviour, research methods, and applied psychology for community and organisational settings.
Career outcome
Graduates can work across government, health and community sectors to improve outcomes for people and communities. Typical roles include social worker in hospitals and health services, child and family support practitioner, youth and community development worker, mental health support worker, and policy or program officer. Career pathways span public and private agencies, NGOs and community organisations. This is a Bachelor degree leading to careers in social work. Preparing graduates for human resources support, community services, and psychology-related graduate pathways.
Living Costs in Brisbane**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314 |
Average Salary***
