Soc Work/Criminology & Crim J - 4039
Program Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Contact: socialwork@unsw.edu.au
Campus: Sydney
Career: Undergraduate
Typical Duration: 5.5 Years
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 264
International Entry Requirements: See International Entry Requirements
Award(s):
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Social Work
Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions
Program Description
The Bachelor of Social Work Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice (BSW BCCJ) is a 5.5 year Dual degree. The BSW BCCJ provides an opportunity for students to undertake courses required for the BSW program, as well as the core program of study in Criminology & Criminal Justice, applied social research and policy analysis.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
Please refer to the program objectives as listed for the Bachelor of Social Work program 4031 and the Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice program 3422.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Social Work in Dual Mode
Program Structure
The basic requirements for the degree in Dual mode (168 UOC) are:
- Program Core (168 UOC)
Dual Mode with Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice
Because both Dual programs are internal to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences the General Education (GE) Exemption for Dual programs does not apply.
For students completing the BSW in Dual mode the Criminology & Criminal Justice core course SLSP2002 Policy Analysis Case Studies is replaced with an approved GE course to meet 6 UOC of the GE requirement. SOCW2005 Research for Social Work is double counted to meet SLSP2002 Policy Analysis Case Studies. The other 6 UOC is to be taken by replacing SOCW2002 Society and Social Work 1 with an approved GE course. This completes the 12 UOC GE requirement.
For students completing the BSW in Dual mode the Criminology & Criminal Justice core course SLSP2002 Policy Analysis Case Studies is replaced with an approved GE course to meet 6 UOC of the GE requirement. SOCW2005 Research for Social Work is double counted to meet SLSP2002 Policy Analysis Case Studies. The other 6 UOC is to be taken by replacing SOCW2002 Society and Social Work 1 with an approved GE course. This completes the 12 UOC GE requirement.
Core
Level 1
- ARTS1870 Rethinking the Social (6 UOC)
- ARTS1871 Cultural Experience (6 UOC)
- PSYC1001 Psychology 1A (6 UOC)
- SOCW1001 Introduction to Social Work (6 UOC)
- SOCW1002 Communication and Social Work (6 UOC)
- SOCW1003 Human Behaviour 1 (6 UOC)
Level 2
- SOCW2007 Social Work Practice - Bridge (for students exempt from 1st year)
Level 3
- SOCW3001 Level Three Placement (12 UOC)
- SOCW3002 SWP: Indiv/Families & Groups 2 (6 UOC)
- SOCW3004 Social Policy 1 (6 UOC)
- SOCW3006 Socio Legal Practice (6 UOC)
- SOCW3007 Research Methods 2 (6 UOC)
- SOCW3008 Selected Studies 1 (6 UOC)
Level 4
- SOCW4002 SWP in Organisations (6 UOC)
- SOCW4003 Selected Studies 2 (6 UOC)
- SOCW4004 Social Philosophy (6 UOC)
- SOCW4006 Social Policy 2 (6 UOC)
- SOCW4010 Level Four Placement (24 UOC)
Field Education
An integral aspect of the program core is organised learning in the field and this is a basic requirement for the professional recognition of the degree. In the field education courses, a field educator, usually in a social welfare agency, is responsible for a student learning to apply the principles of professional practice in an actual practice setting. From level 3, a total of 140 seven-hour days are taken up in this way. Forty of these days are scheduled during academic recess periods. A student's two field education placements are in more than one type of practice setting. The settings vary and can include medical, psychiatric, local government, community health, community, family and child welfare, services to groups with disabilities, services to the aged, services to migrants, income security, and corrective services. Non-government social welfare agencies and all levels of government are utilised. For some students, their second field education placement may be located outside the Sydney metropolitan area. SOCW3001 and SOCW4010 are the designated field education courses.
Sequencing
Students are advised that progression in the core of the BSW is determined by strict prerequisite requirements.
Award with Distinction
High achieving students who secure a WAM of 75 across their program and who have completed at least 48 UOC of their program at UNSW are eligible for the award of their Pass Degree "with Distinction".
Honours
The BSW offers an integrated Honours option for high achieving students (in Single or Dual mode). It requires the completion of an additional 36 UOC to be undertaken over the Summer and first semester of Level 5. It involves integrated coursework, a seminar and the completion of a thesis. Those students who are considering Honours should submit a formal application at the end of their first semester at Level 4. The application should be submitted to the BSW Honours Convenor. Entry to Honours requires a WAM of 70 or higher in the core and is subject to resources and the approval of the Head of School. Honours is awarded in three classes (Class 1, Class 2 in two Divisions, and Class 3). If requirements for these classes are not met the Pass degree will be awarded if the student is not already a Graduate of the program.
Students admitted to Honours will complete the following courses:
SOCW3005 Research Honours in place of SOCW3007, and
SOCW4005 Social Policy Honours in place of SOCW4006.
Students admitted to Honours will complete the following courses:
SOCW3005 Research Honours in place of SOCW3007, and
SOCW4005 Social Policy Honours in place of SOCW4006.
Academic Rules
To qualify for the award of the degree at Pass level, a student must:
- enrol in the Bachelor of Social Work and complete 162 UOC;
- complete the core requirements
- complete 12 UOC of General Education overall
Honours
To qualify for the award of the degree with Honours, a Single or Dual student must:
- be enrolled in or be a Graduate of the Bachelor of Social Work
- hold a WAM of 70 or higher in the core
- complete the integrated coursework and seminar requirements (18 UOC)
- complete a thesis (30 UOC)
Exit Strategies
Students unable to meet the requirements of either SOCW3001 or SOCW4010 may exit the program and enrol in the Bachelor of Welfare Studies. It should be noted that this program does not provide eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Security Checks
It is a requirement that students who are undertaking placements in certain government departments and related organisations undergo a criminal record check.
Professional Recognition
Graduates with the degree of Bachelor of Social Work from UNSW are eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice in Dual Mode
Program Structure
The basic requirements for the degree in Dual mode (96 UOC) are:
- Criminology Core (36 UOC)
- Social Science and Policy Core (42 UOC)
- Prescribed Criminology Electives (18 UOC)
Criminology Core
Compulsory courses (36 UOC) made up of:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
- CRIM3001 Explaining Crimes (6 UOC)
- CRIM3000 Criminology Capstone (6 UOC)
Social Science and Policy Core
Compulsory courses (42 UOC) made up of
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
- SLSP3000 Social Theory and Policy (6 UOC)
- SLSP3001 Applied Social Research 2 (6 UOC)
- SLSP3002 Social Science & Policy Proj. (6 UOC)
Prescribed Criminology Electives
Complete 18 UOC from the following list of Prescribed Criminology Electives:
- ARTS2845 Sex, Human Rights & Justice (6 UOC)
- ARTS3871 Forensic Sociology (6 UOC)
- CRIM2014 Issues in Policing (6 UOC)
- CRIM2031 Indigenous Perspective (6 UOC)
- CRIM2032 Disability in Criminal Justice (6 UOC)
- CRIM2034 Crime, Politics and the Media (6 UOC)
- CRIM2036 Prison and Punishment (6 UOC)
- CRIM2038 Young People, Risk and Harm (6 UOC)
- CRIM3004 Crime and Punishment (6 UOC)
- CRIM3011 Crime Prevention Policy (6 UOC)
- CRIM3012 Violent & Sexual Offenders (6 UOC)
- CRIM3013 Understanding Violence (6 UOC)
- CRIM3015 State Crime and Human Rights (6 UOC)
- CRIM3019 Restorative Justice (6 UOC)
- CRIM3020 The Criminal Trial (6 UOC)
- HUMS2000 Arts Internship (6 UOC)*
- PSYC3301 Psychology and Law (6 UOC)**
The Handbook only publishes elective courses that are offered each year.
* Subject to approval. Please contact Program Convenor
** Please seek advice from the coordinator for PSYC3301 about the pre-requisites
Prescribed Criminology Electives
A Prescribed Criminology Elective is any course chosen by the student from the approved list of Criminology elective courses provided by the Program.
Free Electives
A Free Elective is any course offered either within or outside the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in which the student is able to enrol.
General Education
General Education is the completion of two courses (12 UOC) offered outside the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Award with Distinction
High achieving students who secure a WAM of 75 across their program and who have completed at least 48 UOC of their program at UNSW are eligible for the award of their Pass Degree "with Distinction".
Honours
High achieving Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice students (in Single or Dual mode) may apply for entry to Honours. Honours is an additional year of study (two years part-time) which allows a student to further explore their field of Criminology. It involves seminars and the completion of a research thesis. Those students who are considering Honours should submit an expression of interest at the beginning of Level 6 and complete a formal application at the end of Level 6. Both should be submitted to the School of Social Sciences Honours Convenor. Entry to Honours requires a WAM of 70 or higher in the Criminology Core and Prescribed Criminology Electives and is subject to resources and the approval of the Head of the School of Social Sciences. Honours is awarded in three classes (Class 1, Class 2 in two Divisions, and Class 3). If requirements for these classes are not met the Pass degree will be awarded if the student is not already a Graduate of the program.
Academic Rules
Dual Mode
To qualify for the award of the degree at Pass level, a student must:
- enrol in the Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice and complete 96 UOC;
- complete the requirements for the Criminology Core and Prescribed Electives
- complete the requirements for the Social Science and Policy Core
- complete at least 30 UOC of Level 1 courses before enrolling in Level 2 courses
- complete at least 30 UOC of Level 2 courses before enrolling in Level 3 courses
- complete at least 72 UOC overall before enrolling in the program's Capstone course
Honours
To qualify for the award of the degree with Honours, a Single or Dual award student must:
- be a Graduand or Graduate of the Bachelor of Criminology & Criminal Justice
- hold a WAM of 70 or higher in the Criminology core and prescribed electives
- complete the coursework requirement (18 UOC)
- complete a research thesis (30 UOC)
Standard Program
Fees
For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html
Important Information
The Academic Rules for the BSW BCCJ and the online enrolment facility provide students with a wide range of course choices. The online enrolment facility checks that students meet the enrolment requirements for individual courses but not that a course complies with Program Rules. Students are responsible for ensuring they are enrolling in accordance with the Academic Rules outlined above. Students should not assume that because they have enrolled in a course online that the course is automatically credited to their degree program.
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