University of Southern Queensland

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Are you a UniSQ Bachelor of Social Work student wishing to extend yourself and your career with the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)? After successful completion of your first two years of the Bachelor of Social Work, you may enter the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours). Providing you meet the entry requirements, Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) students will be given credit for all courses completed in Years 1 and 2 of the Bachelor of Social Work. You will carry on to complete an additional two years, with research embedded.

Students undertaking Honours must complete an independent research project. There are trio of courses related to the research. These three courses are undertaken in Year 3 and Year 4 of this degree. In an uncertain world, social workers have a key role to play– from working with individuals, assisting a family, working alongside a community group or advocating for social justice. Become a practice-ready graduate social work practitioner and be a catalyst for change, dedicated to achieving social justice, inclusion and wellbeing.

Delivery mode

University of Southern Queensland offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Online

Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.


Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

You are able to enroll in the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) at the end of your second year of the Bachelor of Social Work. Enrollment depends upon meeting the following four criteria:

  1. Successful completion of the first two years of the Bachelor of Social Work;
  2. Your GPA is 5.0 or higher;
  3. English Language Requirements: You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements, and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 7.0 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements, you may apply to study a University-approved English language program;
  4. Your research involves low-risk ethics or no need for an ethics proposal; and
  5. A supervisor can be matched to the research project.

If these four requirements are met, Bachelor of Social Work students may be invited to enroll in the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) from Year 3.

TAFE (VET) Qualification

If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

As a TAFE or VET graduate, you can use your Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) awards of certificate III, certificate IV, diploma, or advanced diploma to submit an application to study with UniSQ.

We convert your TAFE or VET qualification and results along with your past school results and work experience (if applicable) into a selection rank. It is this selection rank that determines which degrees you may meet the entry requirements for.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $105,280 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$105,280
Full Fee Tuition:
$105,280
Enquire with University of Southern Queensland to find out more.
Study mode Online
Duration 4 Years
Estimated fee* $0 - $105,280 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.

Healthcare Social Worker

Healthcare Social Workers are registered professionals who work with hospital patients and people suffering from cancer and chronic disease. They h...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

Hospital Social Worker

Hospital Social Workers are registered professionals who work with hospital and daycare patients, as well as their families and carers. They help p...

Avg yearly income $90,636
Entry barriers Low

Palliative Care Social Worker

Palliative Care Social Workers are registered professionals who work with terminally-ill patients and people approaching the end of life. They help...

Avg yearly income $88,400
Entry barriers Low

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 ...

Avg yearly income $88,400
Entry barriers Low

Community Services Officer

A Community Services Officer supports individuals and families in accessing essential services and resources. You might work with non-profits, gove...

Avg yearly income $88,400
Entry barriers Low

Community Development Officer

Community Development Officers are employed by government organisations and non-profits to develop and deliver community-based programs for the ben...

Avg yearly income $104,000
Entry barriers Low

About University of Southern Queensland

From leading breakthrough space and defence research of national significance, to revolutionising the way a university degree can be attained online, the University of Southern Queensland has proved to be an innovative leader in tertiary education since it first opened its doors as an institution 55 years ago. Now, that strong track record of success has evolved into a confident new commitment to continue to showcase the University to the communities it operates in — and across the world — with a revitalised voice, identity and reputation.

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