UNSW Handbook Program - Social Work/Law

Social Work/Law - 4785

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Program Description

Area(s) of Specialisation

Program Summary


	Faculty: Faculty of Law
	Contact: http://www.law.unsw.edu.au/
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Undergraduate
	Typical Duration: 6 Years
	Typical UOC Per Session: 24
	Min UOC Per Session: 3
	Max UOC Per Session: 27
	Min UOC For Award: 288
	Award(s):
	Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
	Bachelor of Social Work (Major)
	Bachelor of Laws (Major)

Program Description

This six year full-time program qualifies students for the professional practice of both social work and law.

Duration/Award
The program is a six year full-time combined program leading to the award of the two degrees of Bachelor of Social Work and Bachelor of Laws (BSW LLB).

Assumed Knowledge
There are no general assumed knowledge requirements for the Social Work program but students must study Social Work courses in a sequence approved by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

BSW
The degree of Bachelor of Social Work is not awarded until the completion of the full six year program, but students unable to complete the full program may apply for advanced standing in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Social Work program.

Law or Non-Law Electives
Students may complete 6 units of credit in either law or non-law electives.

Pre-2001 Program
The following structure is for commencing students and for those who entered the program from 2001. There are different program requirements for students who entered the program prior to 2001.

Criminal Record Checks
It is a requirement that students who are undertaking placements in certain government departments and related organisations undergo a criminal record check.

Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to work in a variety of emerging areas which require an understanding of the law, social work theory and practice and a commitment to social justice. Such areas include consumer protection, tenancy obligations and entitlements, land rights, child custody and family property disputes, social security and welfare rights.

Program Structure

Total Unit Requirements

Law compulsory courses - 92 UOC
Law elective courses - 52 UOC
Social Work core courses - 132 UOC
Psychology elective - 6 UOC
Sociology elective - 6 UOC
Total 288 UOC

Note: The first fieldwork practicum commences with a 5 week block (5 days per week) and continues on 3 days per week during session time. The final practicum is a 75 day block.

Approved Sequence of Study
Students must study social work courses in a sequence approved by the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences and law courses in a sequence approved by the Faculty of Law. A direct link to the standard sequence of study is given below:

Plan for Social Work/Law 4785

Other sequences may be approved under special circumstances.

Academic Rules

See program 4790 for Rules Relating to the Bachelor of Laws component of this combinde degree program. A direct link is given below:

Bachelor of Laws 4790

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

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