Social Work
Bachelor of Social Work
Campus: Cairns; Townsville; Flexible
Mode: on campus or flexible delivery; full time or part time
Duration: 4 years full time
Prerequisites: English
Mid-year entry: Yes
QTAC codes: Cairns 321091; Townsville 311091; Flex 311099
What is Social Work?
Career opportunities
The social work profession is committed to the pursuit of social justice,
the enhancement of the quality of life, and the development of the full
potential of each individual, group and community in society. Social
workers address the barriers, inequities and injustices that exist in society,
and are actively involved in situations of personal distress and crisis.
They are also involved in research, policy development and analysis and
consultancy. Social workers promote respect for traditions, cultures,
ideologies, beliefs and religions amongst all ethnic groups and societies.
Career prospects for social workers are strong. They can pursue careers
in either human services or social policy research and development. They
work for government and non-government agencies and communities,
or work in private practice, providing counselling, advocacy and support
services. Graduates may specialise in particular service areas including the
elderly, public housing, drug addiction, child abuse, domestic violence,
youth, and mental illness.
Social workers:
• Work with individuals groups, and communities to shape and change
the conditions in which they live
• Advocate for disadvantaged members of society
Your study
This is a professionally accredited course, which includes field placements
from Level 2 (second year). A selection of subjects and programs for this
course includes:
• Work towards the elimination of social inequalities in society to
facilitate a more equitable distribution of resources
• Community work
• Engage in research to build our understanding of society
• Social Work and Mental Health
• Analyse, challenge and develop social policies.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander skills and frameworks for practice
Course overview
• Developmental Approaches to Eco-Social Justice
In studying Social Work at James Cook University, students will learn
about the society in which they live and about human and social
behaviour. Students will learn about themselves and their values, and
develop their knowledge and skills in a human services and social policy
environment. In particular, students will develop an understanding
of human rights and social justice, and how these concepts impact in
Australian society and internationally.
• Group work
• Human Rights & Social Issues.
For full course outline details, visit www.jcu.edu.au/courses
Course highlights
JCU’s Bachelor of Social Work places a strong emphasis on professional
practice experience. Supervised field placements with social welfare
agencies during the third and fourth years of study ensure that students
have substantial opportunity for developing professional skills in the field.
This degree places an increasing emphasis on international aspects of
social work and has a focussed commitment to respectful practice with
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Honours and further study
James Cook University offers a range of postgraduate research
opportunities at honours, masters and doctoral level.
Professional recognition
The Bachelor of Social Work is a professional degree accredited by the
Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Graduates are eligible
for membership.
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