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Bachelors of Social Work and Social Planning

Fast facts

Course type: Undergraduate degree 
Course length (full-time equivalent): 4 years 
Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER): 70.00
Location: On campus 

Course overview

This double degree program equips students to work in a wide range of areas related to the provision of health and social welfare services in a modern society.

It combines traditional social work skills with the broader issue of social planning, providing expertise not just in the delivery of social services but also in the planning, development and monitoring of programs which are appropriate to current social conditions.

You will be exposed to ideas from sociology, politics, public administration, social work theory, human social development, social policy, organisational analysis, research methods, social planning and social administration.

The program comprises of professional studies with an applied orientation. You will take 2 field placements totalling 140 days and there are opportunities for overseas placements. 

On completion, graduates will receive 2 degrees: Bachelor of Social Work and Bachelor of Social Planning.

What will I study? 

Refer to the program of study.

Why study Social Work and Social Planning at Flinders?

  • Our School of Social Work 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.

Professional recognition

This social work degree is recognised as academic preparation for admission to the Australian Association of Social Workers.

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:
  • year 12 qualifications
  • mature age entry (STAT)
  • TAFE/VET qualifications
  • higher education transfers.

Flinders also offers a range of special access schemes.

Refer to undergraduate study applications

English language requirements 

Applications

Domestic students 

International students 

SATAC code: 214481CRICOS code: 036370K
Mid year entry: NoMid-year entry:   No 
Apply through: SATAC Uniweb  Apply through: International Office  

Annual fees

Place type

Domestic students 

International students 

Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount  $5,412N/A 
Full fee paying N/A$16,200

Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?

Further study options 

Publications

Domestic students 

International students 

Social Work and Social Planning (PDF 730KB) 2008-2009 Undergraduate International Prospectus (PDF 2MB)

Contact

School of Social Work

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