Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) at ECU, Perth

Bachelor Honours Degree Social Work Full Time

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

at Edith Cowan University · Perth, Western Australia

CRICOS course code

060895C

CRICOS provider code

00279B

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

1 year

Tuition (whole course)

A$156,200 total

Per year

A$156,200/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

Edith Cowan University’s Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) is designed for students who have completed an accredited social work degree and want to focus on research, advanced practice, or move towards postgraduate study. The honours year gives you the chance to complete a significant research project, usually in the form of a thesis, under supervision from experienced academics and social workers.

Students typically study in a credit system where units of study are assigned a set number of credit points, contributing towards the honours qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). The social work honours year is one additional year, following a three-year bachelor, making a total of four years’ study. During honours, you’ll develop your ability to critically analyse, conduct research, and apply social work theories to real-world challenges.

This course particularly suits graduates aiming for roles in policy, research, or leadership positions in social work, or those considering further study at a postgraduate level. You’ll grow your skills in research ethics, project design, critical writing and independent inquiry, all of which are valuable in the Australian social work sector. Prospective students should confirm the full course structure and supervision arrangements on ECU’s official website.

Graduates also meet the academic requirements needed for social work practice in Australia. As a student, you may work up to 48 hours per fortnight during semester. On finishing, international graduates may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream, enabling you to gain further experience in the Australian context.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Social worker in government or non-government agencies
Policy analyst or researcher in community services
Project officer in health, education, or welfare organisations
Researcher in social policy institutes
Supervisor or leader in social service settings
Preparation for entry to further research degrees (e.g. PhD)

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) at Edith Cowan University?

It typically takes 1 year, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$156,200 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Social worker in government or non-government agenciesPolicy analyst or researcher in community servicesProject officer in health, education, or welfare organisationsResearcher in social policy institutesSupervisor or leader in social service settingsPreparation for entry to furt...

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