Bachelor of Health Science and Bachelor of Social Work (with Honours) for 2013

At a glance

2013 Handbook entry 

Career opportunities

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.

In addition to being able to pursue careers in the traditional fields of social work, schools, child and family welfare, corrections, Centrelink, and community and multicultural agencies Honours graduates with this double degree will find employment in a wide range of health services and hospitals. Monash Honours students have outstanding research training, and have additional skills that are sought after by employers . Students have an excellent record in gaining employment after graduation.

Professional recognitions

Australian

This course has been accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Why study Bachelor of Health Science and Bachelor of Social Work (with Honours)?

A Monash Honours degree is a mark of high achievement. It provides students with the opportunity to develop research skills beyond the research components of a Bachelor's degree.

A small number of Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Social Work (BHSc/BSW) students may be offered a place in the honours program at the completion of the third year of the BHSc/BSW. This option is for students looking to enhance their research abilities and gain greater depths to their understanding of key issues within a specialised field of social work. Honours students are required to complete three subjects in addition to the usual subjects offered in their final year. These subjects are honours research methods, honours project seminar and honours dissertation.

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

4 years full-time
8 years part-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Average annual student contribution
$ 7,500 AUD
Note: see information on how average fee is calculated.

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time, part-time
  • Off-campus: part-time

Four years full-time. To complete the degree requirements within four years it is necessary for students to overload in year four (or part-time equivalent).

Faculty

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Course code: 3965

CRICOS code: 075622E

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Telephone: +61 3 9903 10470, email: social.work@monash.edu.au

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

4 years full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 30,760 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

First Semester (March)

Attendances

  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time
  • Off-campus: part-time

Four years full-time. To complete the degree requirements within four years it is necessary for students to overload in year four (or part-time equivalent).

Faculty

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Course code: 3965

CRICOS code: 075622E

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements  

International Student Enquiries

Telephone: +61 3 9903 4788
Email: study@monash.edu

Single degree options

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Distinction average in 3rd year units in BSW. Entry to honours is by invitation to students who have achieved high grades in third year social work units.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for this course are made directly to the department.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

English requirements for international students

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

IELTS score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 6.5.

a TOEFL minimum test score of either;

in the written TOEFL, 600 with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of at least 5.0; or

in the internet-based TOEFL, an overall score of at least 100 with at least 24 in the written section and no less than 20 in any other section

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

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

Enrolment obligation

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.