Bachelor of Social Work

The Bachelor of Social Work is a professionally-recognised course that prepares you to pursue a career as a social worker. You will work collaboratively with individuals, families, groups and communities to meet their identified goals across various fields of practice.

As a social worker, you will provide support, counselling, case management, and/or community development, advocating for social change to create a more socially just society. Using principles of social justice, human rights and respect for diversity you will be promoting social change and empowerment.

With the Bachelor of Social Work, you will gain the knowledge and practical skills required to work with individuals, families, groups and communities in a safe and inclusive way with those in crisis, or impacted by poverty and social disadvantage.

Key areas of your coursework include multi-disciplinary practice, cross-cultural practice, working in virtual contexts and based on the entry/application requirements of human service organisations.

Areas of study

Humanities, social sciences.

Career opportunities

Child protection, income support, community health, community development, counselling, youth work, mental health, hospital social work, education and corrections.

Professional recognition

Graduates of the Bachelor of Social Work qualify for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Practical experience

You will complete 1,000 hours of field placements.

Fees and charges

The Australian Government pays part of the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current CDU fee information.