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Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Social Work for 2009

Course overview

The degree not only provides a sound foundation for social work practice, but also develops knowledge and skills in critical analysis in various arts disciplines. The arts component must include a major and a minor study. Students complete two semesters of study of 'the individual' (eg psychology, behavioural studies) and two semesters of 'society' (eg sociology, anthropology, gender studies, philosophy, politics, Australian studies and at least one unit in 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 refuges.

Single 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
  • Multi-modal at Caulfield: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time
  • Multi-modal at Caulfield: full-time
Intakes First semester First semester
Course Content University handbook entry for this course University handbook entry for this course
Duration 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time 4 years
Fees for 2009

Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$5,193 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
$21,140 AUD
How to apply Entry requirements and applications - domestic students Entry requirements and applications - international students
CRICOS code Not applicable 042832A
Monash course code 3426 3426
Faculty Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Contact Telephone: +61 3 9903 2610, email: social.work@med.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/bsw/babsw.html International Student Enquiries Telephone: +(61)3 9627 4852 Email: study@monash.edu.au

Accreditation

Australian: Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)