University of Tasmania

Overview

The Bachelor of Social Work with Honours at the University of Tasmania is a professionally accredited program recognized by the Australian Association of Social Workers. This qualification opens doors to the social work profession, adhering to the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards.

What You'll Study

This honours program allows for specialization, enabling students to engage with diverse Tasmanian, national, and international contexts. The curriculum emphasizes decolonization, Indigenization, sustainability, collaboration, and innovation in social work, preparing graduates for various roles in dynamic workplaces. Throughout the course, students develop essential knowledge, skills, and values applicable to generalist social work practice. In the latter years, students will complete a minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised professional field education placement.

• Core courses include:
• Gender: Being Human
• Transferable Skills in Psychology
• Brain and Behaviour
• Mental Health and Individual Differences
• Psychological Processes

Entry Requirements

Admission to the Bachelor of Social Work with Honours requires completion of qualifications equivalent to the 12th year of education in Australia. General entry requirements include:

• Completion of an equivalent AQF Certificate IV or higher
• Completion or partial completion (minimum 25 credit points) of prior tertiary study at the Bachelor level or higher
• For non-native English speakers, an IELTS score of 7 is required.

Career Prospects

Graduates of this program can pursue diverse careers in direct counseling, family support, community awareness, casework, advocacy, and social action. Social workers are also involved in policy development, education, and research, focusing on social justice and addressing issues of disadvantage and marginalization within communities.