Bachelor of Social Work at Griffith University

Bachelor's Degree Social Work Full Time

Bachelor of Social Work

at Griffith University · Brisbane, Queensland

CRICOS course code

056919A

CRICOS provider code

00233E

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

4 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$144,000 total

Per year

A$36,000/yr

Intake

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

About this program

Griffith University’s Bachelor of Social Work in Brisbane teaches the core theories and direct practice skills needed to work ethically in the Australian context. Students cover subjects like interpersonal communication, policy, welfare law, child protection, mental health, and community development. The course looks closely at cultural competence, with particular focus on working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Over four years of full-time study, you’ll complete prescribed units (subjects) worth a set number of credit points, with each year building your skills and knowledge. The structure includes two periods of supervised professional placement in approved organisations – a key feature which gets you out into real workplaces, observing, participating and eventually taking on the kind of responsibilities social workers do every day. These placements are essential for graduates to meet the Australian professional standards required to practise.

Expect to learn about social policy, advocacy, research methods, and frameworks for supporting individuals, families, and groups. Problem-solving, critical thinking and the ability to assess complex situations are developed across your units. The final stages of the course may include a capstone unit or research project focussing on practice-based learning.

This degree is suited to people with a strong sense of empathy, integrity, and commitment to social justice. It meets the academic requirements for entry to the social work profession in Australia. To enrol, international applicants need to meet English requirements: for social work, this means an IELTS Academic score of 7.0, or approved equivalents. Please check Griffith University's official page for the most current details.

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 (child protection, healthcare, mental health, schools, aged care, disability)
Case manager in government departments or non-profit agencies
Community development officer
Advocate for social policy change
Opportunities within healthcare, welfare, and justice sectors across Australia

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Social Work at Griffith University?

It typically takes 4 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$144,000 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Social worker (child protection, healthcare, mental health, schools, aged care, disability)Case manager in government departments or non-profit agenciesCommunity development officerAdvocate for social policy changeOpportunities within healthcare, welfare, and justice sectors acro...

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