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Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Social Work Double Degree

The Australian Association of Social Workers specifies that 4 years equivalent of University study must be completed to be eligible for membership of the association. Monash University offers the unique opportunity to do this, and in the process to gain two degrees (the BA and the BSW) rather than one.

Structure of the course

In the first year students undertake the usual first year of an arts degree however they must include studies on the study of the individual (e.g. psychology, behavioural studies) and studies of society (e.g. sociology, history). In the second year students do some introductory social work subjects including Social Work in Society, Human Development and Social Policy and Social Justice, and continue with the arts sub majors. In third year the focus is more on social work and includes the social work field placement. Students are however able to complete their arts major in this year. The fourth year is exclusively social work. At the completion of the course students will have undertaken all of the same subjects which have been undertaken by the 2 year accelerated BSW students.

This course is available on campus or off-campus by distance education.
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On campus applicants must also apply through VTAC. More information for domestic applicants.

Year/Semester Subject 1 Subject 2 Subject 3 Subject 4
YEAR 1        
Sem 1 Arts major Arts minor Arts sequence Arts sequence
Sem 2 Arts major Arts minor Arts sequence Arts sequence
YEAR 2        
Sem 1 Arts major Arts minor SWK3220 - Social Work In Society SWK3250 - Social Work Perspectives on Human Development
Sem 2 Arts major Arts minor Arts major SWK3260 - Social Policy and Social Justice 1
YEAR 3        
Sem 1 Arts major Arts major SWK3230 - Social Work Research SWK3240 - Working with Individuals
Sem 2 Arts major SWK3120 - Working with Families & Groups (Pre-req SWK3240)   SWK3180 - Fieldwork Skills and Prac I (12) [Pre-req SWK3240 & SWK3250 & SWK3220]
YEAR 4        
Sem 1 SWK4410 - Community Work (Pre-req SWK3120 & SWK3180) SWK4430 - Cross-cultural Social Work (Pre-req SWK3180) SWK4420 - Health & Mental Health (Pre-req SWK3250) SWK4440 - Social Work Management (Pre-req SWK3260)
Sem 2 SWK4450 - Social Policy & Social Justice II (Pre-req 3260) SWK4460 - Critical and Creative Social Work (Pre-req SWK4410)   SWK4560 - Fieldwork Skills and Prac 2 (12) [Pre-req SWK4430]

Contacts

Email: social.work@med.monash.edu.au

On-Campus
Dr Phillip Mendes
Tel: 03 9903 1132
Email: phillip.mendes@med.monash.edu.au
Administrator: Pat Sykes
Tel: 03 9903 2610
Email: Pat.Sykes@med.monash.edu.au

Off-Campus
Lesley Hewitt
Tel: 03 9903 1133
Email: Lesley.Hewitt@med.monash.edu.au
Administrator: Marlene Polsa
Tel: 03 9903 1136
Email: marlene.polsa@med.monash.edu.au