The double degree gives students a health science context for their social work degree, covering areas such as health promotion and health education, community health, health informatics, health policy and health administration. Social work addresses the barriers, inequities and injustices that exist in society, to enhance quality of life for individuals, groups and communities. Social workers often are actively involved in situations of personal distress and crisis. They work with individuals to help them realise their intellectual, physical and emotional potential and with individuals, groups and communities to achieve equitable access to social, economic and political resources.
The core units in health science, health promotion and community capacity building will lead to a variety of community-based jobs in planning and organising health services, education and policy in clinics hospitals, community organisations and local government, public health departments, managed care and related institutions. Social workers work in both government and non-government settings and are involved in both chronic and critical care situations. They are employed by community groups, government departments and hospitals, where they contribute to the planning, administration and management of social and welfare services, or to the direct provision of services to people. Social workers also work in private practice as management or organisational consultants, or as family therapists, counsellors and psychotherapists.
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| Intakes | First semester | First semester |
| Course Content | 2010 University handbook entry for this course | 2010 University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 4.5 years full-time, 9 years part-time | 4.5 years |
| Credit points | 216 total for course | 216 total for course |
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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 Fee information not presently available. Please contact the faculty. |
| Monash course code | 3965 | 3965 |
| 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/ |
International Student Enquiries Telephone: +61 3 9627 4852 Email: study@monash.edu.au |
Australian: Australian Association of Social Workers
Distinction average in 3rd year units in BSW.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Applications for this course are made directly to the department.
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