The Bachelor of Social Work at Charles Sturt University is a highly regarded and practical course that enables you to enter a profession of critical importance in guiding and supporting individuals, families and whole sectors of our varied communities.

Make a difference

Graduates of the Bachelor of Social Work are valued members of both their profession and the communities in which they work, engaging with people to address life’s challenges and enhance wellbeing through a commitment to social justice and human rights.

Outstanding reputation

Charles Sturt University is a leading provider of social work education in Australia. While Charles Sturt University social work graduates can work throughout the world, they are often found at the heart of communities in rural and regional areas. Our academic staff are highly regarded in social work education, drawing on their extensive industry experience to support your learning. Your studies will also incorporate academic research that‘s impacting on contemporary policy and social work practice.

Practical learning

Develop strong practical skills and hands-on learning through 1000 hours of supported workplace learning, which offers unique opportunities to observe, question and model social work behaviour. This course includes subject areas such as child protection, cross-cultural and Indigenous studies, ethics, human rights, law, mental health, psychology, social policy, sociology and in-depth study of the methods and theories of social work.

Entry and credit pathways

Students with relevant diploma qualifications may earn credit into our online and on-campus programs. The Bachelor of Social Work can also be completed on campus as part of an integrated program with TAFE NSW at Dubbo and Port Macquarie.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

This course is approved by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Graduates will be eligible for full membership with the AASW.  Graduates are also eligible for membership of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW).

Please note: an IELTS of 7.0 is required by the AASW to obtain employment as a social worker in Australia for those coming from overseas and is recommended for international students undertaking accredited degrees.

The course was last accredited in 2015 and is due for re-accreditation in 2020.