Griffith University
Bachelor of Social Work
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationWant to help people? Feel passionate about social justice and human rights - then social work is the right profession for you. On your way to a satisfying career, you will study specialized social work courses, society and social arrangements, human behaviour and development, human services provision and counselling approaches and techniques to name a few core study areas.
You will complete two 500 hour field placements in your degree. Field placements give you the chance to put your academic knowledge and skills into practice, develop new ones and sample social work practice in the real world.
Delivery mode
Griffith University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- 68 University Dr, Meadowbrook
- Parklands Dr, Southport
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Prior OP students: Applicants who graduated with an OP in or before 2019 can apply to Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for an ATAR statement.
Assumed Knowledge
Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C)
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are:
- A minimum overall band score of 7.0 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 7.0; OR
- an overall score of 65 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 65; OR
- a minimum score of 580 on TOEFL; OR
- an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 92 (no score less than 22); OR
- no score less than 4 in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only); OR
- a minimum overall score of 185 (no score less than 176) on C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
* The ISLPR test will only be accepted if it has been administered by ISLPR Language Services, 9 Gowrie Street, Mt Gravatt, Queensland.
We will accept English language test scores from one test sitting OR a maximum of two test sittings in a six month period only if the following criteria are met:
- IELTS (Academic): A minimum overall score of 7.0 is achieved in each sitting and the applicant achieves a minimum of 7.0 in each component across the two sittings and no score in any component of the test is below 6.5
English test results must be no more than two years old.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Social Work will prepare you for the following roles.
Social Worker
A social worker is somebody who helps people navigate everyday issues brought on by a range of factors, including but not limited to, physical and...
Rehabilitation Counsellor
A Rehabilitation Counsellor helps people navigate everyday issues brought on by disability, injury, addiction and poor health. They often are broug...
Caseworker
A Caseworker provides assistance to clients who are experiencing difficulties in their life. You might work with people going through issues such a...
Social Welfare Officer
Social Welfare Officers support people and families in the community who are struggling with issues like mental health, unemployment, homelessness,...
Aged Care Social Worker
Aged Care Social Workers are registered professionals who work exclusively with people over 65 years of age and living in nursing homes, respite ce...
Family Support Worker
Family Support Workers work closely with parents and their families — providing guidance and emotional support, as well as identifying children and...
Mental Health Social Worker
Mental Health Social Workers are registered social workers who specialise in mental health interventions, counselling, psychoeducation, and therape...
About Griffith University
With social responsibility at the heart of everything we teach, our pursuit of excellence goes beyond the purely academic—to us, being truly great means truly doing good.
In all we do, we strive to create positive, meaningful change in the lives of our students, their families and friends, and society at large.
At Griffith, we believe education is for everyone. No matter their background, we strive to provide the absolute best support to help our students reach their potential. We deliver unique opportunities, made possible through our rich and varied industry partnerships, so that they can access world-class experiences and rewarding careers.
