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Bachelor of Social Work for 2010

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Course overview

Social workers promote positive development for individuals, families, communities and society. In particular, social work focuses on improving the lives of people who are disadvantaged in our society.

The Monash courses offer subjects in the theory and practice of social work with individuals, families and communities as well as fieldwork skills. They also cover subjects in management, research and policy; all subjects are taught to encourage critical and reflective practice.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Career outlook

Social work is one of the fastest growing areas of employment in the fields of health, mental health, education, and child and family welfare. Social workers are able to work in clinical or practice settings, in policy writing, program evaluation and development and research.

Graduates work in a broad variety of areas - for government and community agencies - in schools, correctional institutions, hospitals, community health centres, mental health services, drug and alcohol programs, family and children's services, multicultural agencies, housing services and with refugees.

Monash students have an excellent record in gaining employment after graduation.

Double degree options

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Domestic students International students
Attendance type
  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time, part-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time
Intakes First semester First semester
Duration 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time 2 years
Credit points 96 total for course 96 total for course
Fees for 2010

Fees are subject to change annually.

 Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$5,310 AUD

Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$21,300 AUD
How to apply Entry requirements and applications - domestic students Entry requirements and applications - international students
CRICOS code Not applicable 001453G
Monash course code 0004 0004
Faculty Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Contact On-campus: Pat Sykes +61 3 9903 2610
Off-campus: Natalie Melder +61 3 9903 1047 social.work@med.monash.edu.au http://www.med.monash.edu.au/socialwork 		International Student Enquiries
Telephone: +61 3 9627 4852
Email: study@monash.edu.au

Accreditation

Australian: Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

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