Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Social Work for 2010

Course overview

The double degree not only provides a sound foundation for social work practice, but also develops knowledge and skills in critical analysis in various arts disciplines.

Students can complement and enhance their social work studies by choosing from study areas within the Bachelor of Arts, such as psychology, sociology and Indigenous studies.

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.

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 2010 University handbook entry for this course 2010 University handbook entry for this course
Duration 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time 4 years
Credit points 192 total for course 192 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
$22,600 AUD
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 1047, 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)

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

For both on and off campus applicants -

TAFE

A minimum of Certificate IV will be considered and admission will be based on academic merit.

University

Applicants are considered on the basis of VCE or equivalent results.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English at a minimum of four at standard level.

Special application requirements

All off campus applicants, must apply directly to the Department of Social Work and complete the Social Work application Form, see the

Social Work Application Form

Online applicants must answer the 3 questions on social work (see application form).

Applications close on 31st October.

There are no additional requirements for international students.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS; Police check: Students must complete a National Police Records Check before undertaking clinical placements. Working With Children Check: Students must hold a Working With Children Check before undertaking clinical placements. Failure to hold satisfactory checks may result in students being unable to complete this course.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Caulfield
ENTER clearly in* Individual Offer

* The "clearly in" score is based on January 2009 selection and can be used as a guide only.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.

Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for non-school-leavers

For both on and off campus applicants -

TAFE

A minimum of Certificate IV will be considered and admission will be based on academic merit.

University

Applicants are considered on the basis of VCE or equivalent results.

VCE prerequisites

Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.

International Baccalaureate subject prerequisites

English at a minimum of four at standard level.

English requirements for international students

Gaining the required result in one of the following tests of English language:

a minimum overall IELTS test score of at least 6.5 with individual band scores required at 6.5 for Reading, 6.5 for Listening, 6.0 for Writing and 6.0 for Speaking.

a TOEFL minimum test score of either;

in the written TOEFL, 580 with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of at least 4.5; or

in the internet-based TOEFL, an overall score of at least 90 with at least 22 in the written section and no less than 20 in any other section.

Special application requirements

All off campus applicants, must apply directly to the Department of Social Work and complete the Social Work application Form, see the

Social Work Application Form

Online applicants must answer the 3 questions on social work (see application form).

Applications close on 31st October.

There are no additional requirements for international students.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS; Police check: Students must complete a National Police Records Check before undertaking clinical placements. Working With Children Check: Students must hold a Working With Children Check before undertaking clinical placements. Failure to hold satisfactory checks may result in students being unable to complete this course.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Entry scores
Qualification Caulfield
International Baccalaureate 28
GCE A level 10
All Indian Senior Secondary Certificate 80%
Hong Kong A level 9
ISC of the CISCE India 75%
MUFY (best eight units made up from Parts A and B) 280
Ontario Grade 12 80%
RMIT & La Trobe Foundation Year 85%
Sri Lanka A level 12
STPM Malaysia 9.33
Uni of Melbourne Foundation Year 80%
UNIPREP Indonesia 8
UNSW Foundation Year 8

Applications

Semester one (March)

Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

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