Field education placement dates

Bachelor of Social Work

In the four-year, undergraduate bachelor of Social Work program, students undertake two field placements, the first of which,
for students who are full time, occurs in Semester Two of Year 3.

  • First placement – Field Education 1 (SCWK3005)
    60 days, (August to November) in Year 3.
    Compulsory pre-placement seminar Thursday 1 August 2013, 9am – 4.30pm.


  • Second placement – Field Education 2A (SCWK4005) and 2B (SCWK4006)
    80 days, (April to August) in Year 4.
    Compulsory pre-placement seminar Thursday 28 March 2013, 9am – 3pm.


Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

In the two-year, graduate-entry Master of Social Work (Qualifying) program, students undertake two field placements: