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Bachelor of Social Work for 2009
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Course overview
The degree aims to provide professional education for the practice of social work. The course covers social-work principles and methods of intervention relating to individuals, families, groups and communities. It includes social-work research, human development, health and mental health, social policy and management. Fieldwork is interwoven with class work during the course. The course is undertaken full-time over two years. Entry is at third-year level, and applicants must have completed two years of another undergraduate degree, with prerequisites in studies of the individual and studies of society and a unit of Australian Indigenous studies.
Duration, campus, fees and application information
Career outlook
Social work is one of the fastest growing areas of professional employment in fields such as health, mental health, education, and child and family welfare. Graduates work in government and non-government agencies, schools, correctional institutions, health agencies, hospitals, community health centres, mental health services, palliative care programs, multicultural agencies, neighbourhood houses and refugees.
Double degree options
Duration, campus, fees and application information
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Domestic students |
International students |
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Attendance type
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- On-campus at Caulfield: full-time, part-time
- Off-campus: full-time, part-time
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- On-campus at Caulfield: full-time
- Off-campus: full-time, part-time
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Intakes
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First semester
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First semester
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Duration
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2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
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2 years
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Fees for 2009
Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost
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Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$5,201 AUD
Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.
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International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$19,940 AUD
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How to apply
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Entry requirements and applications - domestic students
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Entry requirements and applications - international students
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CRICOS code
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Not applicable
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001453G
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Monash course code
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0004
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0004
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Faculty
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Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
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Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
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Contact
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On-campus: Pat Sykes +61 3 9903 2610
Off-campus: Marlene Polsa +61 3 9903 1136 social.work@med.monash.edu.au http://www.med.monash.edu.au/socialwork
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International Student Enquiries
Telephone: +(61)3 9627 4852
Email: study@monash.edu.au
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Accreditation
Australian: Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
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