James Cook University

Bachelor of Social Work

Health and welfare

Promote the social welfare of individuals, families, groups and communities through empowering them to access to support programs and services. Examine psychology within social welfare practice, the determinants that lead to deviance and crime, and the socio-cultural elements that can influence welfare and social justice. Learn from experts in the field as you complete 1000 hours of placement and professional experience.

Official
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelor Degree
AQF 7
Campus
Smithfield
QLD · +4 more campuses
Course code
CRICOS 010351E
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Course overview

Promote the social welfare of individuals, families, groups and communities through empowering them to access to support programs and services. Examine psychology within social welfare practice, the determinants that lead to deviance and crime, and the socio-cultural elements that can influence welfare and social justice. Learn from experts in the field as you complete 1000 hours of placement and professional experience.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. Year 12 or equivalent; English (Units 3/4,C) 2. Recognised Year-12-equivalent qualification; course-specific score and prerequisites; English proficiency.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 7

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    Year 12 or equivalent; English (Units 3/4,C)

  • Additional entry requirement

    Recognised Year-12-equivalent qualification; course-specific score and prerequisites; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 1JCU Townsville——$33,640per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 1JCU Cairns———International students
2027 · Trimester 3James Cook University - Cairns———International students
2027 · Semester 2James Cook University - Cairns———International students
2027 · Semester 1JCU Online———International students

Where it is taught

  • James Cook University - Cairns

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    McGregor Rd, Smithfield, QLD

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  • JCU Cairns

    McGregor Road, SMITHFIELD, QLD, 4878, SMITHFIELD, QLD

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  • JCU Online

    -, Townsville, QLD, 4811, Townsville, QLD

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  • JCU Townsville

    James Cook Drive, TOWNSVILLE, QLD, 4811, TOWNSVILLE, QLD

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  • James Cook University - Townsville

    James Cook Dr, TOWNSVILLE, QLD

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Bachelor of Social Workjcu.edu.au
  2. James Cook Universityjcu.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. JCU Brisbane Prospectus 2026Official source
  5. Entry requirements for international studentsOfficial source
  6. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Bachelor of Social Work at James Cook University: Fees & Entry Requirements