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This program helps you comprehend Australian society, its evolution, and organizational structure. You'll gain skills to utilize psychological and sociological perspectives on human development. The curriculum explores the cultural foundations of different methodologies and their applicability to challenges faced by vulnerable groups, while highlighting the relationships between individual practice, social policies, and research.
Designed for graduates from any field aspiring to work in Australia's human services and welfare sectors or seeking accreditation as social workers, Flinders University offers this ideal program. It provides an extensive theoretical foundation in social sciences, integrating sociology, anthropology, social theory, history, economics, and political science to effectively engage with individuals in their lived environments. Graduates emerge prepared to excel in fields like disability services, aged care, healthcare, and social welfare. The program's advanced professional and academic training also serves as a stepping stone to the Master of Social Work (Graduate Entry) degree.
Applicants must normally hold an approved bachelor degree or equivalent qualification.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing; TOEFL iBT: 72 Overall with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing; Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing; Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Speaking, 169 Writing; Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking; 300 Writing; 300 Reading; 300 Listening; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100.