Southern Cross University

Bachelor of Social Work

Health and welfare

The Bachelor of Social Work is an entry-level, professionally accredited qualification to practise as a social worker. The course prepares students to work in a diverse range of fields including health and mental health, child and family welfare, cross-cultural work and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, youth work, homelessness, domestic and family violence, disability, drug and alcohol, community development, and advocacy.

Official
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelor Degree
AQF 7
Campus
Bilinga
QLD · +2 more campuses
Course code
CRICOS 102204F

Course overview

The Bachelor of Social Work is an entry-level, professionally accredited qualification to practise as a social worker. The course prepares students to work in a diverse range of fields including health and mental health, child and family welfare, cross-cultural work and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, youth work, homelessness, domestic and family violence, disability, drug and alcohol, community development, and advocacy.

Entry requirements

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

1. Year 12; Recommended: any 2 units of English; or TAFE and VET awards (Certificate III and above); or Undergraduate and Postgraduate study; or Work Experience (minimum of 1 year full-time equivalent) 2. Year-12-equivalent qualification meeting the course's indicative entry score; prerequisites and English proficiency.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 7

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    Year 12; Recommended: any 2 units of English; or TAFE and VET awards (Certificate III and above); or Undergraduate and Postgraduate study; or Work Experience (minimum of 1 year full-time equivalent)

  • Additional entry requirement

    Year-12-equivalent qualification meeting the course's indicative entry score; prerequisites and 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 Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.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 2Gold Coast Airport Development Park - Bilinga——$26,000per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 1Gold Coast——$26,000per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 1Online campus——$26,000per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Gold Coast Airport Development Park - Bilinga

    Primary

    Gold Coast Aiport Development Park, 144 Coolangatta Rd, BILINGA, QLD

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  • Gold Coast

    Southern Cross Drive, BILINGA, QLD, 4225, BILINGA, QLD

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  • Online campus

    NSW

References

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

  1. Bachelor of Social Workscu.edu.au
  2. Southern Cross Universityscu.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. International Student Guide 2026Official source
  5. Admission requirements for international studentsOfficial source
  6. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Bachelor of Social Work at Southern Cross University: Fees & Entry Requirements