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Bachelor of Social work

Units of study

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Bachelor of Social Work

Candidates must complete 192 credit points of units of study comprising:

YEAR 1

In the first year, candidates must complete 48 credit points of units of study, comprising:
- 12 credit points of Junior units in Sociology;
- 36 credit points of Junior (level 1000) units of study, chosen from Arts and Social Sciences Tables of units of study.

Sociology Units of Study

SCLG1001
Introduction to Sociology 1
6      Semester 1
Summer Early
SCLG1002
Introduction to Sociology 2
6      Semester 2
Winter Main

YEAR 2

In the second year, candidates must complete 48 credit points of units of study, comprising:
- 30 credit points of Social Work Core units of study, including 12 credit points of either Psychology for Social Work units, or intermediate level Psychology units listed in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Tables of units of study.
- 18 credit points of Senior (level 2000) units of study, chosen from Arts and Social Sciences Tables of units of study.
Please note, candidates must complete KOCR2600 in semester 1.

Social Work Core Units

SCPL2601
Australian Social Policy
6    P SCLG1001 and SCLG1002
N SCPL3001
Semester 1
KOCR2600
Indigenous Australia: An Introduction
6    P 18 Junior credit points
N KOCR2100
Semester 1
Semester 2
SCWK2004
Psychology for Social Work 201
6    P 48 credit points


This unit is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work and combined Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Work degrees.
Semester 1
SCWK2005
Psychology for Social Work 202
6    P 48 credit points


This unit is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work and combined Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Work degrees.
Semester 2
SCWK2006
Research Skills for Social Work
6    P 48 credit points
N SCLG2602
Semester 2

YEAR 3

In the third year, candidates must complete 48 credit points of Social Work core units of study, comprising:
SCWK3006
Issue Based Learning Unit 1
8    P 96 Credit points to include SCPL2601; KOCR2600; SCLG2602 or SCWK2006; Either SCWK2004 and SCWK2005 or 12 intermediate Psychology credit points.
C SCWK3007, SCWK3008
Semester 1
SCWK3007
Issue Based Learning Unit 2
8    P 96 Credit points to include SCPL2601; KOCR2600; SCLG2602 or SCWK2006; Either SCWK2004 and SCWK2005 or 12 intermediate Psychology credit points.
C SCWK3006, SCWK3008
Semester 1
SCWK3008
Professional Practice
8    P 96 Credit points to include SCPL2601; KOCR2600; SCLG2602 or SCWK2006; Either SCWK2004 and SCWK2005 or 12 intermediate Psychology credit points.
C SCWK3006, SCWK3007
Semester 1
SCWK3005
Field Education 1
24    P SCWK3006, SCWK3007, SCWK3008
N SCWK3009, SCWK3010
Semester 2

Honours Pathway

ADMISSION TO HONOURS
To qualify for admission to the honours degree a student must have a WAM of at least 70 across the following second and third year units (with the third year weighted double): SCPL2601, KOCR2600, SCWK2004, SCWK2005, SCWK2006, SCWK3005, SCWK3006, SCWK3008.
Candidates who are eligible for Honours must complete the 24 credit points of units of study listed below instead of SCWK3005 Field Education 1.
SCWK3009
Social Work Preliminary Honours
6    P SCWK3006, SCWK3007 and SCWK3008
C SCWK3010
N SCWK3005

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
SCWK3010
Field Education 1 Honours
18    P SCWK3006, SCWK3007 and SCWK3008
C SCWK3009
N SCWK3005

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2

YEAR 4

In the fourth year, candidates must complete 48 credit points of Social Work core units of study, comprising:
Please note, candidates must enrol in SCWK4003 and SCWK4005 in semester 1 and SCWK4004 and SCWK4006 in semester 2.
SCWK4003
Issue Based Learning Unit 3
9    P SCWK3005 or (SCWK3010 and SCWK3009); SCWK3006; SCWK3007; SCWK3008

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2,
Classes commence Monday 18th February
Semester 1a
Semester 2
SCWK4005
Field Education 2A
15    P SCWK4003

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2,

Semester 1b
Semester 2
SCWK4002
Integrative Studies 402
6    P SCWK4003; SCWK4005
C SCWK4004, SCWK4006
Semester 2b
SCWK4004
Issue Based Learning Unit 4
9    P SCWK4003; SCWK4005
C SCWK4006

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1,

Semester 1
Semester 2a
SCWK4006
Field Education 2B
9    P SCWK4005
N SCWK4007, SCWK4008

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1,

Semester 1
Semester 2a

Honours Pathway

Continuing Honours candidates must complete the 9 credit points of units of study listed below instead of SCWK4006 Field Education 2B.
SCWK4007
Field Education 2B Honours
3    P SCWK3009. SCWK3010, SCWK4003 and SCWK4005
C SCWK4002 and SCWK4004
N SCWK4006

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
SCWK4008
Social Work Research Dissertation
6    P SCWK3009, SCWK3010, SCWK4003 and SCWK4005
C SCWK4002, SCWK4004 and SCWK4007
N SCWK4006

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2

Unit of study descriptions

Bachelor of Social Work

Candidates must complete 192 credit points of units of study comprising:

YEAR 1

In the first year, candidates must complete 48 credit points of units of study, comprising:
- 12 credit points of Junior units in Sociology;
- 36 credit points of Junior (level 1000) units of study, chosen from Arts and Social Sciences Tables of units of study.

Sociology Units of Study

SCLG1001 Introduction to Sociology 1

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Salvatore Babones Session: Semester 1,Summer Early Classes: 2x1hr lectures/week, 1x1hr tutorial/week Assessment: 1x500wd precis (15%), 1x1500wd essay (35%), 1x2hr exam (35%) and participation (15%)
This unit introduces students to the study of sociology through an analysis of contemporary Australian society. Using a range of sociological concepts and theories, we will analyse society in the period known as 'modernity'. Students will be encouraged to analyse existing social phenomena through the prisms of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, class, multiculturalism and indigeneity.
Textbooks
readings will be available at the University Copy Centre
SCLG1002 Introduction to Sociology 2

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Salvatore Babones Session: Semester 2,Winter Main Classes: 2x1hr lectures/week, 1x1hr tutorial/week Assessment: 1x1200wd essay (40%), research and data tasks (15%), tutorial participation (10%) and 1x2hr exam (35%)
Students will continue to be introduced to sociology through the analysis of contemporary society. Through a focus on the sociology of everyday life, we will explore the relationships between various social and cultural forms, institutional sites and the practices of everyday life. Topics such as fame and celebrity, fashion and consumption, globalisation community and belonging will be explored.
Textbooks
readings will be available at the University Copy Centre

YEAR 2

In the second year, candidates must complete 48 credit points of units of study, comprising:
- 30 credit points of Social Work Core units of study, including 12 credit points of either Psychology for Social Work units, or intermediate level Psychology units listed in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Tables of units of study.
- 18 credit points of Senior (level 2000) units of study, chosen from Arts and Social Sciences Tables of units of study.
Please note, candidates must complete KOCR2600 in semester 1.

Social Work Core Units

SCPL2601 Australian Social Policy

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Amanda Elliot Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x2hr lecture/week,1x1hr tutorial/week Prerequisites: SCLG1001 and SCLG1002 Prohibitions: SCPL3001 Assessment: 1x1500wd essay (35%), 1x 2000wd take-home exam (45%), participation in on-line discussions equiv 450wds (10%) and tutorial participation equiv 450wds (10%)
In this unit of study Australian social policy is explored: the legal and administrative framework; relationships between family and the state; employment, unemployment, unpaid work and welfare; the public/private mix; aged care policies, the culture of welfare state provision, indigenous policies, migration, multiculturalism and the formulation and delivery of social welfare services in Australia.
Textbooks
A reader will be available via the University Copy Centre
KOCR2600 Indigenous Australia: An Introduction

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Lynette Riley Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: 2 x 1hr lec & 1 x 1hr tutorial weekly Prerequisites: 18 Junior credit points Prohibitions: KOCR2100 Assessment: research essay (40%); tutorial presentation (10%); tutorial paper (20%); short essay (30%)
This unit of study is the first stepping stone in the Indigenous Australian Studies (IAS) Major. Structured around three themes - representation and identity, invasion and colonisation, and resistance and agency - the unit critically examines the historical, social and political contexts of the survival and growth of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and cultures. Students will gain a critical awareness of traditional and contemporary Indigenous Australia, and develop a decolonised critical framework which underpins the IAS major.
SCWK2004 Psychology for Social Work 201

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Agi O'Hara Session: Semester 1 Classes: 2x1-hr lectures/wk and 1x1-hr tutorial/wk Prerequisites: 48 credit points Assessment: 1400wd tutorial reflection paper (30%) and 2-hr exam (55%) and weekly online tutorial participation (15%)
Note: This unit is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work and combined Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Work degrees.
This unit of study focuses on theories and research in psychology that have most relevance to the practice of social work. Areas covered will be (i) Counselling Psychology, critically examining the theoretical foundations of counselling processes; (ii) Human Development, indicating the main patterns of development.
SCWK2005 Psychology for Social Work 202

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Agi O'Hara Session: Semester 2 Classes: 2x1-hr lectures/wk and 1x1-hr tutorial/wk Prerequisites: 48 credit points Assessment: 1400wd tutorial reflection paper (30%) and 2-hr exam (55%) and weekly online tutorial participation (15%)
Note: This unit is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work and combined Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Work degrees.
The unit of study focuses on psychological theories and research associated with mental health and several contemporary issues of particular relevance to the practice of social work. Strategies are introduced to assist in an understanding of the complex factors involved in experiences of child abuse, domestic violence, psychosocial aspects of HIV/AIDS, suicide awareness and prevention, drug and alcohol addiction, gambling, living with mental illness, and grief.
SCWK2006 Research Skills for Social Work

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Assoc Prof Susan Goodwin Session: Semester 2 Classes: 1x2-hr lecture/wk and 1x1-hr tutorial/wk Prerequisites: 48 credit points Prohibitions: SCLG2602 Assessment: library search exercise (25%) and presentation and 1000wd essay (30%) and essay (45%)
Social workers are increasingly required to understand and communicate the research base of their practice, and to become practitioner-researchers in their own right. This unit aims to help students develop an understanding of the ways social workers use research in different practice contexts: assessing community needs, formulating policies, developing new services, evaluating programs, enhancing social work practice, and developing theory. Students are introduced to quantitative and qualitative approaches and methods in social work research, in the context of specific practice fields including mental health, domestic violence, community development, and policy advocacy.

YEAR 3

In the third year, candidates must complete 48 credit points of Social Work core units of study, comprising:
SCWK3006 Issue Based Learning Unit 1

Credit points: 8 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Rosalie Pockett Session: Semester 1 Classes: 2x1-hr lectures/wk and 1x2-hr tutorial/wk Prerequisites: 96 Credit points to include SCPL2601; KOCR2600; SCLG2602 or SCWK2006; Either SCWK2004 and SCWK2005 or 12 intermediate Psychology credit points. Corequisites: SCWK3007, SCWK3008 Assessment: essay (40%) andgroup project (40%) and presentation (20%)
The title and content of the unit will be selected from the following: Illness, inequality and intervention; Social justice, social citizenship and social work; Caring and citizenship; the case of disability; Families, children and young people; Drugs and alcohol; the social work response.
SCWK3007 Issue Based Learning Unit 2

Credit points: 8 Teacher/Coordinator: Assoc Prof Susan Goodwin Session: Semester 1 Classes: 2x1-hr lectures/wk and 1x2-hr tutorial/wk Prerequisites: 96 Credit points to include SCPL2601; KOCR2600; SCLG2602 or SCWK2006; Either SCWK2004 and SCWK2005 or 12 intermediate Psychology credit points. Corequisites: SCWK3006, SCWK3008 Assessment: in-class exam (35%) and tutorial presentation (25%) and essay (40%)
The title and content of the unit will be selected from the following: Illness, inequality and intervention; Social justice, social citizenship and social work; Caring and citizenship: the case of disability; Families, children and young people; Drugs and alcohol; the social work response.
SCWK3008 Professional Practice

Credit points: 8 Teacher/Coordinator: Ms Joanne Clarke Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x1-hr lecture/wk and 1x3-hr workshop/wk Prerequisites: 96 Credit points to include SCPL2601; KOCR2600; SCLG2602 or SCWK2006; Either SCWK2004 and SCWK2005 or 12 intermediate Psychology credit points. Corequisites: SCWK3006, SCWK3007 Assessment: communication assignment (20%) and assessment report (40%) and in-class exam (30%) and tutorial activities (10%)
This unit of study addresses the theory-practice relationship and provides students with opportunities to engage with reflexive practice. It provides an introduction to the diversity of the professional practice of social work and aims to develop the capability of students to practise generic skills in social work practice and policy. There is an emphasis on understanding social work values and the fundamentals of ethical practice. Students are encouraged to recognise and build upon skills and knowledge they already have, and to develop their capabilities for acquiring further knowledge and skills.
SCWK3005 Field Education 1

Credit points: 24 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Barbara Fawcett Session: Semester 2 Classes: 7x2-hr fortnightly tutorials, 60 days practicum Prerequisites: SCWK3006, SCWK3007, SCWK3008 Prohibitions: SCWK3009, SCWK3010 Assessment: learning portfolio (60%) and small group activity (20%) and essay (20%) and 60 day placement (pass/fail)
This unit is a compulsory, full time field education practicum of 60 days. In negotiation with the field educator, students produce a learning plan that sets out what they expect to learn, how this learning will happen and how, with their field educator, they will monitor and evaluate their learning. In addition, students attend fortnightly placement classes and peer support and accountability groups. These provide a forum in which to explore issues concerning the integration of practice and theory, as well as opportunities for support and consultation with other students and social work staff. Written assignments and oral presentations allow students to demonstrate their placement learning.

Honours Pathway

ADMISSION TO HONOURS
To qualify for admission to the honours degree a student must have a WAM of at least 70 across the following second and third year units (with the third year weighted double): SCPL2601, KOCR2600, SCWK2004, SCWK2005, SCWK2006, SCWK3005, SCWK3006, SCWK3008.
Candidates who are eligible for Honours must complete the 24 credit points of units of study listed below instead of SCWK3005 Field Education 1.
SCWK3009 Social Work Preliminary Honours

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Gabrielle Meagher Session: Semester 2 Classes: 1x3-hr seminar/wk Prerequisites: SCWK3006, SCWK3007 and SCWK3008 Corequisites: SCWK3010 Prohibitions: SCWK3005 Assessment: literature review (60%) and writing qualitative questions (10%) and secondary data exercise (10%) and ethics application essay (20%)
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit assists students undertaking the Honours program in Social Work to further develop understanding of the role that research plays in social work practice and to develop knowledge, understanding and skills to both use and undertake research. The aim of the unit is to prepare students to undertake supervised research on an existing research project. The unit is offered during the 3rd year of the BSW degree program, concurrently with the first field education placement. Entry into the program is competitive, and the Honours stream is demanding. In effect, students are reading and learning in two, interwoven streams, as they participate in classes where a range of issues in research method are discussed, while also reading and discussing materials related to their supervised research project. A significant commitment of time to reading and writing is expected.
SCWK3010 Field Education 1 Honours

Credit points: 18 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Barbara Fawcett Session: Semester 2 Classes: 1x2-hr tutorial/fortnight Prerequisites: SCWK3006, SCWK3007 and SCWK3008 Corequisites: SCWK3009 Prohibitions: SCWK3005 Assessment: learning portfolio (60%) and small group activity (20%) and essay (20%) and 60 day placement
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
This unit is a compulsory, full time field education practicum of 60 days. In negotiation with the field educator, students produce a learning plan that sets out what they expect to learn, how this learning will happen and how they will monitor and evaluate their learning . In addition, students attend fortnightly placement classes and peer support and accountability groups. These provide a forum in which to explore issues concerning the integration of practice and theory, approaches to investigating one's practice, as well as opportunities for support and consultation with other students and Social Work staff. Written assignments and oral presentations allow students to demonstrate their placement learning.

YEAR 4

In the fourth year, candidates must complete 48 credit points of Social Work core units of study, comprising:
Please note, candidates must enrol in SCWK4003 and SCWK4005 in semester 1 and SCWK4004 and SCWK4006 in semester 2.
SCWK4003 Issue Based Learning Unit 3

Credit points: 9 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Lesley Laing Session: Semester 1a,Semester 2 Classes: 4-hrs of lectures/wk for 5 wks, 8-hrs of tutorials/wk for 5 wks Prerequisites: SCWK3005 or (SCWK3010 and SCWK3009); SCWK3006; SCWK3007; SCWK3008 Assessment: in-class essay (15%) and group development and presentation of a research proposal (35%) and class participation statement (10%) and essay (40%)
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
Note: Classes commence Monday 18th February
This unit is the third of a sequence of four Issue Based Learning units. It is of five weeks duration and is intended to develop further students' capabilities in the transfer of knowledge and independent work. It builds on the knowledge and skills gained in Field Education I and includes preparation for Field Education 2A & 2B.
SCWK4005 Field Education 2A

Credit points: 15 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Fran Waugh Session: Semester 1b,Semester 2 Classes: 1x2-hr tutorial/fortnight Prerequisites: SCWK4003 Assessment: This unit is jointly assessed with SCWK4006 or SCWK4007. The assessment of these units will be: learning plan (20%) and small group activity (20%) and skills activity (20%) and learning portfolio (40%) and 80 day placement (pass/fail)
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2
This is the first part of a full time field education practicum of 80 days. In negotiation with the field educator, students produce a learning plan that sets out what they expect to learn, how this learning will happen, and how, with their field educator, they will monitor and evaluate their learning. In addition, students attend fortnightly placement classes and peer support and accountability groups. These provide a forum in which to explore issues concerning the integration of practice and theory, as well as opportunities for support and consultation with other students and social work staff. Written assignments and oral presentations allow students to demonstrate their placement learning. Those students on placement outside the Sydney metropolitan area participate in weekly online classes and make a presentation at the end of placement.
SCWK4002 Integrative Studies 402

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Lesley Laing Session: Semester 2b Classes: 4x2-hr lectures/wk for 4 wks, 2x2-hr tutorials/wk for 4 wks Prerequisites: SCWK4003; SCWK4005 Corequisites: SCWK4004, SCWK4006 Assessment: journal article (100%)
This is the final unit of study in the Bachelor of Social Work program and is of four weeks' duration. Through processes of critical reflection, students have an opportunity to look back on and consolidate knowledge and skills developed over the four years of the Bachelor of Social Work degree.
SCWK4004 Issue Based Learning Unit 4

Credit points: 9 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Ruth Phillips Session: Semester 1,Semester 2a Classes: 4-hrs of lectures/wk for 5 wks, 8-hrs of tutorials/wk for 5 wks Prerequisites: SCWK4003; SCWK4005 Corequisites: SCWK4006 Assessment: group project and presentation (40%) and essay (60%)
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
This unit is the fourth of a sequence of four Issue Based Learning units. It is of five weeks duration and is intended to develop further students' capabilities in the transfer of knowledge and independent work. It builds on the knowledge and includes skills gained in Field Education 2A and 2B.
SCWK4006 Field Education 2B

Credit points: 9 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Fran Waugh Session: Semester 1,Semester 2a Classes: 1x2-hr tutorial/fortnight Prerequisites: SCWK4005 Prohibitions: SCWK4007, SCWK4008 Assessment: This unit is jointly assessed with SCWK4005. The assessment of these units will be: learning plan (20%) and small group activity (20%) and skills activity (20%) and learning portfolio (40%) and 80 day placement (pass/fail)
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1
Field Education 2B is the continuation of Field Education 2A.

Honours Pathway

Continuing Honours candidates must complete the 9 credit points of units of study listed below instead of SCWK4006 Field Education 2B.
SCWK4007 Field Education 2B Honours

Credit points: 3 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Fran Waugh Session: Semester 2 Classes: 1x2-hr tutorial/fortnight Prerequisites: SCWK3009. SCWK3010, SCWK4003 and SCWK4005 Corequisites: SCWK4002 and SCWK4004 Prohibitions: SCWK4006 Assessment: This unit is jointly assessed with SCWK4005. The assessment of these units will be: learning plan (20%) and small group activity (20%) and skills activity (20%) and learning portfolio (40%) and 80 day placement (pass/fail)
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Field Education 2B Honours is the continuation of Field Education 2A for honours students.
SCWK4008 Social Work Research Dissertation

Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Ruth Phillips Session: Semester 2 Classes: 4x3-hr seminars, 24-hrs participation in a social work research project Prerequisites: SCWK3009, SCWK3010, SCWK4003 and SCWK4005 Corequisites: SCWK4002, SCWK4004 and SCWK4007 Prohibitions: SCWK4006 Assessment: 5000wd research report (70%) and seminar presentation (30%)
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
In this unit students participate in a social work research project under the supervision of an academic staff member. Students will become familiar with the process of developing a research proposal and obtaining ethical approval for a study. Students will apply data collection processes as appropriate to the project and undertake analysis of this data. They develop the skills required to present the findings of their reserach project both orally and through a research dissertation. Ethical issues and critical debates in social work research will also be examined.

Course rules

 

Bachelor of Social Work


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code

Course title

ZH001

Bachelor of Social Work

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern in Years 1 and 2 is full time or part time according to candidate choice, but in Years 3 and 4 is full time only.

3 Admission to candidature

Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule.

4 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the degree are set out in:
(a)
the Faculty of Education and Social Work Table of Bachelor of Social Work units of study; and
(b)
Tables A and B of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Tables of units of study.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the pass degree, a candidate must complete 192 credit points, comprising:
(a)
Year 1
(i)  12 credit points of Sociology core units of study from the Bachelor of Social Work Table; and
(ii)  36 credit points of junior (level 1000) units of study chosen from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Tables.
(b)
Year 2
(i)  18 credit points of Sociology and Social Work core units of study from the Bachelor of Social Work Table and;
(ii)  18 credit points of senior (level 2000) units of study chosen from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Tables; and
(iii)  12 credit points of units of study of either Psychology for Social Work units of study or intermediate level (level 2000) Psychology units from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Table.
(c)
Year 3
48 credit points of Social Work core units of study from the Bachelor of Social Work Table.
(d)
Year 4
48 credit points of Social Work core units of study from the Bachelor of Social Work Table.

5 Progression rules

Except with the permission of the Dean, a candidate must complete all unit of study requirements specified for each year, including Field Education units, before proceeding to the next year.

6 Requirements for the Honours degree

(1)
Honours is available to meritorious students who complete an alternative set of units of study in Semester 2 of Third Year and Semester 2 of Fourth Year.
(2)
Admission to the honours program is by permission of the honours coordinator after the completion of Semester 1 in Third Year. Admission requires a WAM of at least 70 across 24 credit points of core units of study in Year 2 and 24 credit points in Semester 1 of Year 3. Candidates entering the Bachelor of Social Work course in the Third Year under accelerated entry provisions are required to have a WAM of at least 70 in the 24 credit points completed in Semester 1 of Year 3 in order to be admitted to the Honours program.
(3)
To qualify for the award of the honours degree a candidate must complete the requirements for the pass degree but include the alternative 12 credit-point honours pathway set out in the Bachelor of Social Work Table of units of study. Completion of the degree is required in the minimum standard full-time duration. The grade of honours will be determined by the Honours Weighted Average Mark (HWAM).

7 Award of the degree

(1)
The Bachelor of Social Work is awarded at either Pass or Honours level. The honours degree is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Second Class with two divisions, according to the rules specified in the Resolutions of the Faculty of Education and Social Work.
(2)
Candidates for the award of the Honours degree who do not meet the requirements, but who have otherwise satisfied the course requirements, will be awarded the pass degree.

8 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that the requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016 and provided that there is no suspension of candidature, in which case the candidature for any period shall proceed under the by-laws and resolutions in force at the time of re-enrolment. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.