Fast facts
| Course type: | Undergraduate degree |
| Course length (full-time equivalent): | 4 years |
| Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR): | 70.00 |
| Location: | On campus |
| Professional Recognition/Membership: | Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers |
Course overview
The Bachelor of Social Work and Social Planning prepares you to work in a wide range of areas relating to providing welfare services.
This degree combines traditional social work skills with the broader issue of social planning.
During the course you will be exposed to ideas from sociology, politics, public administration, social work theory, human social development, social policy, organisational analysis, research methods and social planning.
You will also be required to take 2 field placements totalling 140 days with the opportunity to take one of these placements overseas.
What will I study?
Refer to the course rule.
Why study Social Work and Social Planning at Flinders?
- Our Department of Social Work and Social Planning is respected Australia-wide for its teaching program and its commitment to foster imagination and lateral thinking in the exercising of judgments which can be applied flexibly and credibly while working towards social justice.
- Our teaching staff are all researchers and their interests and expertise include poverty and inequality, community work, urban space and collective action, citizenship and local democracy, loss and grief, dementia and care giving, bereavement, child and family welfare practice, aged care, addiction, alternative care, technology for older people, social support and cancer care.
- We have strong community links, including the establishment of a Loss and Grief Centre in Adelaide in partnership with Anglicare SA. The Centre offers such services as the Star Bear program for children who are grieving the loss of a parent, sibling or carer and the Living through Suicide Program.
Career opportunities
What can I do with my Bachelor of Social Work/Social Planning degree?
Study a language
Flinders also offers all students the opportunity to major in a language in conjunction with any undergraduate course. The Diploma in Language is designed to provide students with competence in a chosen language that adds greater portability to their qualifications. You will complete a total of one extra year of study and graduate with both your chosen degree and the Diploma in Language. You can apply for this at time of enrolment.
Entry requirements
Domestic students | International students | ||
| Prerequisites: | None | Prerequisites: | None |
You can qualify for undergraduate courses through:
Flinders also offers a range of special access schemes. Refer to undergraduate study applications. | English language requirements | ||
Applications
Domestic students | International students | ||
| SATAC code: | 224061 | CRICOS code: | 036370K |
Mid year entry: 
| Yes | Mid-year entry:
| Yes |
| Apply through: | SATAC Uniweb | Apply through: | International Office |
Annual fees
Place type | Domestic students | International students |
Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount 
| $5,670 | N/A |
| Full fee paying | N/A | $18,800 |
Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated? 
Further study options
Publications
Domestic students | International students | ||
| Psychology and Social Work (PDF 2MB) | eBrochure: Undergraduate international prospectus |
Contact
Department of Social Work and Social Planning
General domestic students information
Web: Prospective students
Enquiries: Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au
General international students information
Web: International students
Enquiries: Ask Flinders
