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Social Work/Social Science - 4038

Program Summary

   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
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
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Bachelor of Social Science
 
 
Bachelor of Social Work
 
  

Program Description

This program only applies to students commencing 2012 onwards.

The Bachelor of Social Work Bachelor of Social Science (BSW BSocSc) is a 5.5 year Dual degree. The BSW BSocSc provides an opportunity for students to undertake the courses required for the Bachelor of Social Work program, as well as the core program of study in social science, policy analysis and research methods, including a major in a particular social science discipline.

In addition, you will complete 96 UOC from the UNSW Bachelor of Social Science core program of study in social science, policy analysis and research methods, including a major in a particular social science discipline.

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 Social Science program 3420.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Social Work in Dual Mode

Program Structure

The basic requirements for the degree in Dual mode (168 uoc) are:

1. Program Core (168 UOC)

Dual Mode with Bachelor of Social Science

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 this Dual mode the Social Science core course SLSP2002 is replaced with an approved GE course to meet 6 UOC of the GE requirement. SOCW2005 is double counted to meet SLSP2002 for the Social Science core. The other 6 UOC is to be taken by replacing SOCW2002 with an approved GE course. This completes the 12 UOC GE requirement.

Core

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

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 year 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.

Academic Rules

To qualify for the award of the degree at Pass level, a student must:
  1. enrol in the Bachelor of Social Work and complete 162 units of credit;
  2. complete the core requirements
  3. complete 12 UOC of General Education overall

Honours

To qualify for the award of the degree with Honours, a Single or Dual student must:
  1. be enrolled in or be a Graduate of the Bachelor of Social Work
  2. hold a WAM of 70 or higher in the core
  3. complete the integrated coursework and seminar requirements (18 UOC)
  4. 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 Social Science in Dual Mode

Program Structure

The basic requirements for the degree in Dual mode (96 uoc) are:
  1. Social Science Core (42 UOC)
  2. A Major Stream (54 UOC)

Core

The following compulsory courses (36 UOC) form the Social Science Core:

First Year

Second Year

Third Year

Major Stream

For details on the majors available in the Bachelor of Social Science, please see the Bachelor of Social Science 3420 program page.

Students pursuing a major in either Economics or Geography will need to complete an additional 6 UOC to meet the requirements for the major.

Students pursuing a major in either Human Resource Management, International Business or Marketing will need to complete a 6 UOC Prescribed Arts Faculty Elective (ie. any course offered by 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 48uoc of their program at UNSW are eligible for the award of their Pass Degree "with Distinction".

Honours

High achieving students may apply for entry to Honours, Honours is an additional year of study (two years part-time) which allows a student to further explore the Social Sciences in greater depth. Qualified students complete Honours in one of the following areas; (a) Social Science, (b) their major stream, or (c) combined Honours in Social Science and their major stream. Those students who are considering Honours should submit an expression of interest at the beginning of Level 5 and complete a formal application at the end of Level 6. Both should be submitted to either the School of Social Sciences Honours Convenor and/or the Honours convenor of the School or stream if a stream major is being undertaken. Entry to Honours requires a WAM of 70 or higher in the core, or the major stream, or both depending on the type of study chosen and is subject to resources and the approval of the Head of the 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.

Eligible students may proceed to Honours only when they have completed the requirements for the equivalent of a single degree for that program (i.e where a Social Science student in a dual program would like to commence Honours they must have completed at least the 96 UOC Social Science core degree plus 48 units of credit for the Social Work degree such that a total of 144 UOC has been completed).

Academic Rules

To qualify for the award of the degree at the Pass level, a student must:
  1. enrol in the Bachelor of Social Science and complete 96 units of credit;
  2. complete the requirements for the core
  3. complete the requirements for one major stream
  4. complete at least 30 units of credit of Level I courses before enrolling in Level II courses
  5. specify their major stream at the time of enrolment into Level II
  6. complete at least 24 UOC in their major stream before enrolling in Level III courses
  7. complete at least 72 UOC overall before enrolling in their stream Capstone course

Honours

To qualify for the award of the degree with Honours, a Single or Dual award student must:
  1. be a Graduand or Graduate of the Bachelor of Social Science (Advanced)
  2. hold a WAM of 70 or higher in either (a) core and prescribed electives (b) their stream (c) their core and prescribed electives and their stream
  3. complete the seminar coursework requirement for their area of study (18 UOC)
  4. complete a research project or thesis (30 UOC)
Bachelor of Social Work Bachelor of Social Science (BSW BSocSc) -Sample Program in Dual Mode - Example only

Practice

UOC

Social/Behavioural Sciences

UOC

Contextual Studies

UOC

Social Science

UOC

General Education

UOC

Total

Level 1 - 48 UOC
S1

SOCW1001

6

PSYC1001

ARTS1870

6

6

SLSP1000

6

24

S2

SOCW1002

6

SOCW1003

ARTS1871

6

6

SLSP1001

6

24

Level 2 - 48 UOC
S1

SOCW2001

6

SLSP2001

Major Level 1

6

6

General Education

6

24

S2

SOCW2004

6

SOCW2100

6

Major Level 1

6

General Education

6

24

Level 3 - 48 UOC
S1

SOCW3007

6

SOCW2005

6

SLSP3000

Major Level 2

6

6

24

S2

SOCW2003

SOCW2006

6

6

SOCW3004

6

 

Major Level 2

6

24

Level 4 - 48 UOC
S1

SOCW3001

SOCW3002

12

6

SLSP3001

6

24

S2

SOCW3008

6

SOCW3006

6

Major Level 2

Major Level 3

6

6

24

Level 5 - 48 UOC
S1

SOCW4002

SOCW4003

6

6

SOCW4006

6

SOCW4004

6

24

S2

SOCW4010

24

 

 

24

Level 6 - 24 UOC
S1

SLSP3002

Major Level 2 or 3 

Major Level 3 

Major Capstone

6

6

6

6

24

Total UOC

90

48

24

90

12

264

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Important Information

The Academic Rules for the UNSW BSW and BSocSc 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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