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Experience.
Social Work and
Human Services

» Human Services
» Justice Administration
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» Double Degrees

Experience. The Difference.




Welcome.
Choosing to study at UniSA means you’ll graduate with more than just a degree. You’ll be ready to
progress in the profession of your choice. You’ll have gained an international network. And you’ll have
the skills to make an immediate and lasting contribution to society. We look forward to welcoming you.

Professor Peter Høj


Vice Chancellor and President, University of South Australia

Three reasons to choose UniSA:


» Fieldwork represents up to 20 per cent of our program and is an important
component of the educational development of all health service students
» UniSA students have access to professional networks and contacts through the
South Australian chapter of the Australian Association of Social Workers which
was initiated by staff at UniSA
» The undergraduate Social Work program is offered at our campuses in Whyalla
and Mount Gambier, with a particular focus on the social problems that affect
regional communities.
According to Graduate Careers Australia, over 88 per cent of Social Work graduates find full-time work after completing their
studies (2007 stats). The average starting salary is $44k.


Experience.
Social Work and Human Services

Social workers and human Graduates are in high demand Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services) 4
service professionals are and career opportunities are Bachelor of Social Science (Justice Administration) 6
concerned with promoting plentiful. Employment is available Bachelor of Social Work 8
human rights and social justice. in both regional and city-based
In particular, they are involved locations in roles that include Double Degress
in the planning and provision of case managers, counsellors, Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies),
services for individuals, families, rehabilitation officers, Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services) 10
groups and communities who community development officers, Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies),
experience disadvantage or child protection advocates, Bachelor of Social Work 12
personal and social difficulties. researchers, social policy makers, Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services),
educators and family therapists. Bachelor of Psychological Science 14
UniSA’s Bachelor of Social Work Bachelor of Social Work,
and Bachelor of Social Science Bachelor of Arts (International Studies) 16
programs allow students to
gain skills in developing policy, Regional Degrees
lobbying for social change, Bachelor of Social Work – Mount Gambier, Whyalla 18
providing counselling, mediation
and advocacy, administering Entry Requirements 20
community programs and
researching social issues.
Intensive fieldwork assignments
throughout the program will
provide for experience working
with children, youth, adults
and older people who may
be experiencing difficulties.

For the most up-to-date and detailed information visit www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/programs and enter the four-letter UniSA program code.




Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services)

Open Day information sessions Program information sessions Program overview In the final year of the program
Sunday, 17 August 2008 Tuesday, 9 September 2008 Human service professionals are students undertake two field
1.30 pm, room HH 4-08 Tuesday, 2 December 2008 concerned with social problems. placements of 20 days and 40
City West campus Magill campus In particular, they are involved in days respectively, supervised
www.unisa.edu.au/openday Register at the development and provision of by field staff and arranged,
www.unisa.edu.au/infosessions services for individuals, families, monitored and assessed by
Registrations essential groups and communities who UniSA staff. The field education
experience disadvantage and/or courses are invaluable, providing
personal and social difficulties. an opportunity for students to
Employment opportunities engage in professional practice.
are diverse and challenging. Many students are offered
UniSA program code: MBSS employment by the agencies in
SATAC code: 444101 The Bachelor of Social Science which they do their placements.
CRICOS code (Human Services) focuses on
(international students only): 002497J the behavioural and social Please note
TER (February 2008 cutoff): 56.70 sciences, human service Some work placements require
Program length: 3 years practice, human service a current driver’s licence and a
Home campus: Magill management and social policy. recognised first aid certificate.
Program fees: Commonwealth supported
Program fees What will I study? All students are required to
(international students only): A$15,000 per annum While the first- and second-year undertake training on child‑safe
Prerequisites: None courses are consistent with the environments prior to placement.
Assumed knowledge: None Bachelor of Social Work, this
Accepts Special Entry (STAT): Yes program differs through its strong All students preparing for
External study available: No emphasis on human service placement will require evidence
Part-time study available: Yes management. Students will focus of a current police check before
TAFE credit available: Yes on the management of effective commencing placement.
Honours study available: Yes service delivery at both individual
Scholarships available: www.unisa.edu.au/scholarship and project level, on policy and What does it take?
program analysis, and on the Human service professionals
social and behavioural sciences. must have well developed
interpersonal skills, sound
This program is designed analytical and evaluation skills,
to produce professional and the ability to work effectively
human service workers who as part of a team in a variety of
can be work effectively in demanding contexts. A strong
demanding environments. interest in, and commitment
To prepare students for work to, social justice and ethical
in these environments, the action is also required.
program includes consistent
participation in a range
of potentially challenging
classroom, assessment and
field placement activities.


Who will employ me? Program requirements


Human service graduates enjoy
excellent employment prospects FIRST YEAR
and typically develop quickly into First Half (Study
leadership and management Period 1, 2 or 3)
positions. Graduates may work in Human Service Provision
a range of service fields including Communication for
family and youth services, aged Human Service
care, community development, Sociology 1
correctional services, disability Lifespan Diversity
services, rehabilitation services,
mental health services, Second Half (Study
unemployment services and Period 4, 5 or 6)
government departments. Governance and
Citizenship in Australia
Human service graduates Group Work
may be employed as case Philosophy of Knowledge

Helen Feist
managers, community workers, and Ethics
counsellors, project officers or Psychology 1B
managers, policy development
officers, policy advocates, SECOND YEAR Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services) (Honours)
community development First Half (Study
officers or researchers. Period 1, 2 or 3) ‘At UniSA, you get theoretical knowledge and
Human Service Intervention also valuable practical skills in areas like managing
Honours Political Economy and
projects and research policy. You also have the
Graduates of the Bachelor of Social Policy
Social Science with an interest Social Enquiry Methods opportunity to develop that practical base and
in research can proceed to Human Service Interviews your theoretical knowledge through field education.
the Bachelor of Social Science UniSA staff are really supportive, they are
(Honours) if they meet the Second Half (Study
interested in me as a person and my career goals.
entrance requirements for Period 4, 5 or 6)
the honours degree. Mental Health and
Being able to connect to work opportunities
Mental Wellbeing through staff is also very useful. I’ve made lifelong
Professional recognition Australian Social Policy friends from my time at UniSA and lifelong career
Graduates of the Human Service Workers choices too – it’s been valuable and a very
Bachelor of Social Science and the Law supportive study environment.’
(Human Services) are eligible Working with Community
for full membership of the
Australian Institute of Welfare THIRD YEAR
and Community Workers. First Half (Study
Period 1, 2 or 3)
Managing Professional Practice
Human Service Field Education A
Social Analysis and the
Human Services
Managing Individualised
Service Delivery

Second Half (Study


Period 4, 5 or 6)
Human Service Field Education B
Human Service Project
Management
Indigenous Australians and
the Human Services

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study@unisa.edu.au


Bachelor of Social Science (Justice Administration)

Open Day information sessions Program information sessions Program overview Students develop a sound
Sunday, 17 August 2008 Tuesday, 9 September 2008 The Bachelor of Social Science understanding of social
1.30 pm, room HH 4-08 Tuesday, 2 December 2008 (Justice Administration) research methods, expand
City West campus Magill campus provides students with the their understanding of the
www.unisa.edu.au/openday Register at opportunity to develop their legal context of justice work
www.unisa.edu.au/infosessions human service knowledge base, and explore key issues in
Registrations essential with an emphasis on criminal criminal justice. In particular,
justice and organisational they explore the forces shaping
theory and practice. the emergence of restorative
justice; analyse the relationship
This program can be completed between economic and social
UniSA program code: MBJA in one year of full-time study policy; develop knowledge of
SATAC code: 444121 (or equivalent) and provides organisational theory and explore
TER (February 2008 cutoff): See entry requirements a final-year degree in social the competing influences on
Program length: 1 year science for those who have human service organisations.
Home campus: Magill already studied the Diploma in
Program fees: Commonwealth supported Correctional Administration, Students also identify the
Prerequisites: See entry requirements the TAFESA Associate Diploma context in which human service
Assumed knowledge: See entry requirements of Justice Administration, or project management occurs
Accepts Special Entry (STAT): Yes the Advanced Diploma in and the skills and processes
External study available: Yes Policing, and have two years’ needed to contribute to
Part-time study available: Yes justice work experience. human service projects.
TAFE credit available: Yes
Honours study available: Yes Graduates of the UniSA Diploma What does it take?
Scholarships available: www.unisa.edu.au/scholarship in Correctional Administration To succeed at tertiary study,
and the TAFE Diploma or students need to be motivated,
Advanced Diploma in Policing well organised and dedicated,
may be granted 72 units (two with a genuine desire to learn
years) credit in this program. more about their field of study.

What will I study? Students are expected to be


This program focuses on social experienced in basic teamwork
science and human service and communication skills.
knowledge relevant to work
in justice administration and
covers areas such as social
policy, research, sociology
and organisational analysis.
Students can expand their
existing professional knowledge
and experience through
engagement with key debates
in criminal justice, organisational
theory and social policy.


Who will employ me?


This program provides further
career opportunities for
people who are or have been
employed in justice agencies
such as South Australia Police,
Department for Correctional
Services, the South Australian
Courts Authority and the
Attorney-General’s Department.

Entry requirements
To gain entry into this program
students will have completed
the Diploma in Correctional
Administration at the University
of South Australia or the
Advanced Diploma of Policing
or the Diploma of Justice
Administration with TAFE and
will normally have at least two
years’ employment experience
in an area of justice work.

Program requirements
First Half (Study
Period 1, 2 or 3)
Social Enquiry Methods
Political Economy and
Social Policy
Issues in Criminal Justice
Community and
Restorative Justice

Second Half (Study


Period 4, 5 or 6)
Human Service Project
Management
Organisation of Human
Service Delivery
Human Service Workers
and the Law
BUGE Elective

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Bachelor of Social Work

Open Day information sessions Program information sessions Social Work Knowledge Social Policy
Sunday, 17 August 2008 Tuesday, 9 September 2008 Students develop their Students study the conditions
1.30 pm, room HH 4-08 Tuesday, 2 December 2008 knowledge of social work leading to disadvantage and the
City West campus Magill campus approaches, to working with marginalisation of individuals and
www.unisa.edu.au/openday Register at individuals, families, communities, sectors of society. They learn to
www.unisa.edu.au/infosessions groups and organisations. Diverse identify social policies that affect
Registrations essential theoretical approaches to social people’s lives, the forces that
work practice are studied and shape these policies, and the
students may also specialise strategic ways that social workers
in areas such as interpersonal may influence these policies.
violence, rural social work,
UniSA program code: MBSW cultural diversity, health care, Research
SATAC code: 444111 child protection, aged care and A central focus of the program
CRICOS code many other areas of practice. is to prepare practitioners
(international students only): 000537M with knowledge and skills
TER (February 2008 cutoff): 56.15 Social Work Practice grounded in sound research.
Program length: 4 years Students engage in two The ability to use, evaluate and
Home campus: Magill 15-week, supervised work construct research is developed
Program fees: Commonwealth supported placements in their third and throughout the program.
Program fees fourth years, where they apply High performing students
(international students only): A$15,000 per annum their knowledge, skills and may undertake an Honours
Prerequisites: None experience to practical situations. program in their final year.
Assumed knowledge: None Students benefit from the close
Accepts Special Entry (STAT): Yes supervision of experienced Please note
External study available: No practitioners and regular support Some work placements require
Part-time study available: Yes from the University during these a current driver’s licence and a
TAFE credit available: Yes valuable learning opportunities. recognised first aid certificate.
Honours study available: Yes
Scholarships available: www.unisa.edu.au/scholarship Students gain experience Prior to placement, all students
working directly with individuals are required to undertake training
and families, for example, on child­‑safe environments
working with young parents and provide evidence of a
Program overview child protection, services for who need help with parenting current police check.
The social work profession youth, families, children and skills and supportive social
promotes advocacy, social communities, drug and alcohol networks. Additional placement What does it take?
change, positive human programs, services for Aboriginal opportunities allow students to Social work requires a strong
relationships and the families and communities, take on a broader project focus, commitment to, and passion for,
empowerment of people and refugee assistance. working with community groups working for social justice and
to enhance their wellbeing. or organisations, immigrants human rights. Social workers
Principles of human rights and Applicants who have successfully or people in detention enable people and communities
social justice are fundamental completed an undergraduate centres. Policy and research to achieve their full potential,
to social work, an increasingly degree in a relevant social placements meet the learning often against great odds.
important profession in today’s science or human service degree needs of some students.
rapidly changing world. may be eligible for up to two All forms of professional
years’ credit for prior learning. Placement opportunities are social work require effective
The Bachelor of Social Work provided in rural, remote interpersonal skills, a disciplined
provides a sound knowledge What will I study? and international contexts. objective approach and
of the political, behavioural This program has been International relationships in adherence to the profession’s
and social sciences. It prepares developed around four major India and Canada have provided ethics and values. Social workers
students for a range of areas of study: Social Work many placement opportunities may be required to work in
professional social work job Knowledge, Social Work Practice, and new opportunities settings where resources and
opportunities in areas such as Social Policy and Research. continue to emerge. assistance are limited, and
health care, legal and court often work with individuals,
services, domestic violence, families, organisations and


communities under stress, Second Half (Study


or in situations where there Period 4, 5 or 6)
is conflict or uncertainty. Mental Health and
Mental Wellbeing
Who will employ me? Australian Social Policy
Social workers have excellent Human Service Workers
employment opportunities. The and the Law
demand for graduates is high and Working with Community
graduating students quickly find
employment in the fields of aged THIRD YEAR
care, domestic violence, child First Half (Study
and youth welfare, multicultural Period 1, 2 or 3)
services, health care, community Social Work Field Education 1
development, legal and court and Social Work
services, correctional services, Practice Strategies
disability services, social planning or Social Work Field Education
and administration, research and Practicum (International

Jocelyn Yim
private industry. There are also Students)
strong employment opportunities
overseas, particularly in Second Half (Study
the United Kingdom. Period 4, 5 or 6) Bachelor of Social Work
Planning and Evaluation in the Graduated with Master of Conflict Management
Honours Human Services
The degree may be Contemporary Practice ‘I completed two work placements where
awarded with Honours. Approaches I worked four to five days a week coupled with
Organisation of Human
a half-day class at University, where we discussed
Professional recognition Service Delivery
Graduates are eligible for Indigenous Australians and the our placements with lecturers. I did my first
membership of the Australian Human Services placement in a hospital in Malaysia as a medical
Association of Social Workers. social worker where I focused on counselling and
FOURTH YEAR discharge planning. The online aspect of UniSA’s
Program requirements First Half (Study teaching enabled me to stay in contact with
Period 1, 2 or 3)
my lecturers during this time, which was very
FIRST YEAR Contemporary Social Work Issues
First Half (Study Honours Dissertation important.’
Period 1, 2 or 3) Options - 3 from:
Human Service Provision Aged Care and Social
Communication for Work Practice
Human Service Applied Social Research
Sociology 1 Case Management
Lifespan Diversity Family and Child Practice
Interpersonal Violence: Research,
Second Half (Study Policy and Practice
Period 4, 5 or 6) Mediation Process,
Governance and Concepts and Skills A
Citizenship in Australia Rural Social Work
Group Work Social Work and Cultural Diversity
Philosophy of Knowledge Social Work Practice
and Ethics in Health Care
Psychology 1B Social Work in
Indigenous Contexts
SECOND YEAR Statutory Responsibility
First Half (Study in Social Work
Period 1, 2 or 3)
Human Service Intervention Second Half (Study
Political Economy and Period 4, 5 or 6)
Social Policy Social Work Field Education 2
Social Enquiry Methods and Professional Development
Human Service Interviews or Social Work Field Education
Practicum (International (08) 8302 2376 or 1300 UNINOW
Students) study@unisa.edu.au
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Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies),


Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services)

Open Day information sessions Program information sessions Human Services is focused Students should have an
Sunday, 17 August 2008 Tuesday, 9 September 2008 on the behavioural and social inquiring mind, the desire to
3.00 pm, room BH 2-16 Tuesday, 2 December 2008 sciences, human service practice, explore different organisational
1.30 pm, room HH 4-08 Wednesday, 3 December 2008 human service management concepts and patterns of
City West campus Magill campus and social policy. Courses management, and the
www.unisa.edu.au/openday Register at have a strong emphasis on desire to understand issues
www.unisa.edu.au/infosessions human service management confronting Indigenous and
Registrations essential with particular focus on the non-Indigenous Australians in
management of effective service management and policy-making
delivery at both individual and and its implementation.
project level, on policy and
UniSA program code: DBAH program analysis, and on the Who will employ me?
SATAC code: 424421 social and behavioural sciences. This program develops
CRICOS code graduates’ knowledge and
(international students only): 040635M Students will also undertake analytical abilities, enabling
TER (February 2008 cutoff): 56.00 500 hours of supervised work them to work in public and
Program length: 4 years placement. These placements private sectors, statutory bodies,
Home campus: City West enable students to develop a community-based human
Program fees: Commonwealth supported working knowledge of specific services organisations, Indigenous
Program fees human services areas and organisations and enterprises
(international students only): A$13,900 per annum practise the skills they learn in or Indigenous agencies working
Prerequisites: None class. Placements also improve in international settings.
Assumed knowledge: None students’ understanding of
Accepts Special Entry (STAT): Yes Indigenous experiences in Graduates are involved in social
External study available: Yes Australia, and give further services, project management,
Part-time study available: Yes insight into complex, cross- developing policy, acting
TAFE credit available: Yes cultural communications. as advocates, lobbying for
Honours study available: Yes social change, counselling,
Scholarships available: www.unisa.edu.au/scholarship Please note administering community
Some work placements may programs, and undertaking
require students to hold a current research into social issues.
driver’s licence and a recognised They can work in a range
Program overview What will I study? first aid certificate. Students of jobs in all human service
The Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Students can undertake courses will be required to attend work fields including correctional
Studies), Bachelor of Social in the social sciences, human placements generally, but not services, family and youth
Science (Human Services) double services and Indigenous affairs, exclusively, during normal services, aged care, community
degree prepares students for and the program also provides working hours in both teaching development, rehabilitation,
the planning, implementation an opportunity for students and non-teaching weeks, for disability services, health, mental
and management of human to undertake a second major between three and five full health and unemployment.
services for Indigenous peoples in another area of study. days per week. Overseas work
and communities, as well as placements may also be available. According to Graduate Careers
for employment in the wider The Aboriginal Studies Australia, over 88 per cent of
human services sector. component of the degree What does it take? Social Work graduates find full-
encompasses an analysis of Students need a strong interest time work after completing their
The degree aims to produce social and political systems in in working in human services studies (2007 stats). The average
graduates who can apply an Australian contexts and explores organisations, particularly those starting salary is $44k.
understanding of Indigenous contemporary Indigenous issues linked to Indigenous services.
cultures to human services which affect organisations and Students also need skills in
practice principles and respond society. Courses primarily focus interacting with others from
effectively and ethically in on policy and management in diverse cultural backgrounds
diverse settings for the wellbeing Indigenous contexts but are also and an understanding of
of Indigenous peoples. relevant to all Australian contexts. different social contexts.
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Professional recognition THIRD YEAR


Graduates of the Bachelor of First Half (Study
Social Science (Human Services) Period 1, 2 or 3)
are eligible for full membership of Aboriginal Policy and
the Australian Institute of Welfare Organisations
and Community Workers. Managing Individualised
Service Delivery
Program requirements Global Knowledges and
the Social Sciences
FIRST YEAR Identity and Representation
First Half (Study
Period 1, 2 or 3) Second Half (Study
Human Service Provision Period 4, 5 or 6)
Communications Concepts: Working with Community
Research and Application Indigenous Australians and
Aboriginal Cultures the Human Services
Lifespan Diversity Human Service Workers
and the Law
Second Half (Study Mental Health and
Period 4, 5 or 6) Mental Wellbeing
Psychology 1B
Governance and FOURTH YEAR
Citizenship in Australia First Half (Study
Group Work Period 1, 2 or 3)
Contemporary Aboriginal Issues Human Service Field Education A
Managing Professional Practice
SECOND YEAR Comparative Indigenous Studies
First Half (Study Indigenous Studies elective
Period 1, 2 or 3)
Political Economy and Second Half (Study
Social Policy Period 4, 5 or 6)
Computers and Information Human Service Field Education B
Management Human Service Project
Human Service Intervention Management
Human Service Interviews Cultural Perspectives on Health

Second Half (Study


Period 4, 5 or 6)
Australian Social Policy
Social Research Methods
Indigenous Studies elective
Indigenous Studies elective

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Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies),


Bachelor of Social Work

Open Day information sessions Program information sessions contemporary understanding under stress or in situations
Sunday, 17 August 2008 Tuesday, 9 September 2008 of reconciliation, human rights where there is conflict or
3.00 pm, room BH 2-16 Tuesday, 2 December 2008 and self-determination. uncertainty due to change. Social
1.30 pm, room HH 4-08 Wednesday, 3 December 2008 workers may be required to
City West campus Magill campus Students cover key areas such as work in settings where resources
www.unisa.edu.au/openday Register at the examination of Indigenous and assistance are limited.
www.unisa.edu.au/infosessions cultures and Australian society;
Registrations essential representations of Indigenous Who will employ me?
Australians and Indigenous The program provides
writing; archaeology and its graduates with both a social
role in Indigenous heritage work qualification and also the
UniSA program code: MBAS issues; Indigenous histories specific skills and knowledge
SATAC code: 444151 and colonialism; and core required to work with Indigenous
CRICOS code concepts of social work communities. Employment
(international students only): 040841E theory and social policies. prospects for social workers
TER (February 2008 cutoff): 74.30 are considered good, with high
Program length: 5 years Students also undertake a vacancy levels according to the
Home campus: Magill variety of work placements Department of Employment
Program fees: Commonwealth supported which reinforce the knowledge and Workplace Relations. Social
Program fees learned in class, and develop workers may undertake a variety
(international students only): A$15,000 per annum their social work skills in the of roles which may involve:
Prerequisites: None workplace. Students engage » assessing and recommending
Assumed knowledge: None in two intensive, supervised resources for health,
Accepts Special Entry (STAT): Yes field placements, in which they welfare, recreation, housing,
External study available: No apply their knowledge, skills employment and other
Part-time study available: Yes and experience in practical community services
TAFE credit available: Yes situations, and develop their » providing leadership and
Honours study available: Yes professional identity. assistance to implement
Scholarships available: www.unisa.edu.au/scholarship community projects
Please note » liaising with various
Some work placements require organisations, agencies and
a current driver’s licence and a voluntary groups to review,
Program overview contribution towards a better recognised first aid certificate. improve and develop new
This double degree provides society; and develop critical services
students with a unique thinking, reflective practice and a All students are required to » providing client assistance and
opportunity to gain a social work range of intervention strategies. undertake training on child-safe referral to resolve personal
qualification while developing environment prior to placement. problems.
knowledge of Indigenous What will I study? All students preparing for
cultures and practices relevant This program prepares students placement will require evidence Graduates may find employment
to working with Indigenous for social work practice by of a current police check before in the fields of aged care,
peoples and communities. developing knowledge and skills commencing placement. domestic violence, child and
based in social, political and youth welfare, multicultural
The program enables students behavioural sciences theory. In What does it take? services, health care, community
to contribute to social justice addition, the program places Students require well developed development, correctional
and social change; develop an a strong emphasis on social interpersonal skills, an inquiring services, disability services, social
understanding of issues central work knowledge and skills mind, the desire to explore planning and administration,
to contemporary Indigenous embedded in an understanding diverse social and cultural research and private industry.
society and their relevance to the of Indigenous people’s concepts, and a keen interest
Australian community; gain skills experiences of the historic, in exploring and understanding Honours
and knowledge necessary for economic, cultural, social and issues confronting Indigenous The Bachelor of Social Work
employment as a social worker in political context of post-colonial and non-Indigenous Australians. may be awarded with honours.
human service professions; work Australia. The program aims Social work often involves
with skilled staff and peers who to produce culturally sensitive working with individuals, families,
will share a commitment and graduates who can reflect a organisations and communities
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Professional recognition FOURTH YEAR


Graduates are eligible for First Half (Study
membership of the Australian Period 1, 2 or 3)
Association of Social Workers. Social Work Field Education 1
Social Work Practice Strategies
Program requirements
Second Half (Study
FIRST YEAR Period 4, 5 or 6)
First Half (Study Planning and Evaluation
Period 1, 2 or 3) in the Human Services
Human Service Provision Contemporary Practice
Communications Concepts: Approaches
Research and Application Indigenous Australians and
Aboriginal Cultures the Human Services
Lifespan Diversity Aboriginal Studies Option
x 1 to be selected from:
Second Half (Study Indigenous Australians, Human

Sharyn Dixon
Period 4, 5 or 6) Rights and International Law
Psychology 1B Cultural Perspectives on Health
Governance and
Citizenship in Australia FIFTH YEAR Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies), Bachelor of Social
Group Work First Half (Study Work, Graduated with Honours
Contemporary Aboriginal Issues Period 1, 2 or 3)
Social Work in ‘I found the double degree fascinating and
SECOND YEAR Indigenous Contexts studying at UniSA has opened many doors for me.
First Half (Study Contemporary Social Work Issues
Period 1, 2 or 3) Honours Dissertation During the degree, I did my placement at a
Political Economy and or Options x 2 to be domestic violence service. It brought together the
Social Policy selected from: theory I had learned and gave me a sense that
Australian Society and Cultures Aged Care and Social social workers actually help people in crisis.
Global Knowledges and Work Practice
the Social Sciences Applied Social Research
Computers and Information Case Management
Management Family and Child Practice
Interpersonal Violence:
Second Half (Study Research, Policy and Practice
Period 4, 5 or 6) Mediation Process,
Australian Social Policy Concepts and Skills A
Aborigines, History Rural Social Work
and Colonialism Social Work and
Communication, Culture and Cultural Diversity
Indigenous Australians Social Work Practice
Social Research Methods in Health Care
Statutory Responsibility
THIRD YEAR in Social Work
First Half (Study
Period 1, 2 or 3) Second Half (Study
Comparative Indigenous Studies Period 4, 5 or 6)
Identity and Representation Social Work Field Education 2
Human Service Intervention Professional Development
Human Service Interviews

Second Half (Study


Period 4, 5 or 6)
Rights and Racism
Human Service Workers
and the Law
Mental Health and
Mental Wellbeing
Working with Community (08) 8302 2376 or 1300 UNINOW
study@unisa.edu.au
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Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services),


Bachelor of Psychological Science

Open Day information sessions Program information sessions Program overview Many students are offered
Sunday, 17 August 2008 Tuesday, 9 September 2008 This double degree provides employment by the agencies in
12 noon, room BH 2-09 Tuesday, 2 December 2008 integrated studies in psychology which they do their placements.
1.30 pm, room HH 4-08 Thursday, 4 December 2008 and human services, offering
City West campus Magill campus a balance of courses in Please note
www.unisa.edu.au/openday Register at behavioural and social sciences, Some work placements require
www.unisa.edu.au/infosessions the understanding of human a current driver’s licence and a
Registrations essential behaviour, critical and analytical recognised first aid certificate.
skills, research and data analysis
skills, practice skills, project All students are required
management skills and social to undertake mandatory
UniSA program code: MBSP policy. This program prepares notification training on child-safe
SATAC code: 444241 graduates to be effective environment prior to placement.
CRICOS code human service professionals
(international students only): 055257J with a strong understanding of All students preparing for
TER (February 2008 cutoff): 60.35 psychology and, on completion, placement will require evidence
Program length: 4 years students will be able to: of a current police check before
Home campus: Magill » work in a range of challenging commencing placement.
Program fees: Commonwealth supported human services careers
Program fees » apply psychological knowledge What does it take?
(international students only): A$15,000 per annum about individuals and social This program is ideally suited for
Prerequisites: None contexts to their work students who have an interest in:
Assumed knowledge: None » develop further as informed » understanding human
Accepts Special Entry (STAT): Yes and skilled human behaviour
External study available: No services professionals. » understanding how
Part-time study available: Yes social contexts shape
TAFE credit available: Yes What will I study? human behaviour
Honours study available: Yes This unique program offers a » managing themselves and
Scholarships available: www.unisa.edu.au/scholarship combination of courses from their own identities
Psychology and Social Science » managing projects
(Human Services), including two » the legal environment
supervised work field education » social policy development
placements. The combination of and implementation
these two areas of study greatly » thinking critically and
enhances the employability of problem solving
graduates in a richly diverse, » working practically
complex and dynamic field. and professionally
» working with people to help
In the final year of the program them solve problems.
Students undertake two field
placements of 20 days and 40 Who will employ me?
days respectively, supervised The combination of psychological
by field staff and arranged, understanding and human
monitored and assessed service expertise uniquely
by UniSA staff. They also prepares graduates for a range of
incorporate regular tutorial positions in human service project
sessions and enable students management and research,
to integrate and apply their and in practice areas such as
learning in work situations. youth work, family support
The field education courses work, community development,
are invaluable for providing case management, court
real-life work experience, and liaison, domestic violence work,
an opportunity for students to refugee resettlement, policy
engage in professional practice. development and counselling.
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Graduates of the double degree SECOND YEAR


will be eligible for all of the First Half (Study
employment options open Period 1, 2 or 3)
to graduates of both social Political Economy and
science (human services) and Social Policy
undergraduate psychology Human Service Interviews
degrees. The combination Developmental Psychology
of human service and Research Methods 1
comprehensive psychology
knowledge with a strong Second Half (Study
research orientation further Period 4, 5 or 6)
enhances the attractiveness Australian Social Policy
of graduates to a range of Human Service Workers
human service employers. and the Law
Cognition and Perception
Honours Social Psychology A
Based on academic merit,
graduates of this program THIRD YEAR
will be eligible to apply for First Half (Study
Honours in both Psychological Period 1, 2 or 3)
and Social Science. Managing Individualised
Service Delivery
Professional recognition Human Service Intervention
Australian Psychology Personality and Individual
Accreditation Council Graduates Differences
will have completed an (APAC) Clinical and Abnormal Psychology
accredited undergraduate
sequence which will allow Second Half (Study
them to go on to further study Period 4, 5 or 6)
in psychology to satisfy the Working with Community
requirements for registration Human Service Project
as a psychologist and eligibility Management
for membership of the Research Methods 2
Australian Psychological Society. Biological and Learning
Graduates will be eligible Psychology
for full membership of the
Australian Institute of Welfare FOURTH YEAR
and Community Workers. First Half (Study
Period 1, 2 or 3)
Program requirements Managing Professional Practice
Human Service Field Education A
FIRST YEAR Indigenous Australians and
First Half (Study the Human Services
Period 1, 2 or 3) Psychology elective 1
Human Service Provision
Sociology 1 Second Half (Study
Psychology 1A Period 4, 5 or 6)
Communication: Human Service Field Education B
Rhetoric and Reasoning L Psychology elective 2
Psychology elective 3
Second Half (Study
Period 4, 5 or 6)
Group Work
Governance and
Citizenship in Australia
Psychology 1B
Philosophy of Knowledge
and Ethics

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Bachelor of Social Work,


Bachelor of Arts (International Studies)

Open Day information sessions Program information sessions Students undertake two and human rights. All forms
Sunday, 17 August 2008 Tuesday, 9 September 2008 substantial field placements in of professional social work
1.30 pm, room HH 4-08 Monday, 1 December 2008 the first half of fourth year and require effective interpersonal
3.00 pm, Mercury Cinema Tuesday, 2 December 2008 the second half of fifth year. Each skills, a disciplined, objective
City West campus Magill campus placement is for approximately approach and adherence to the
www.unisa.edu.au/openday Register at 15 weeks full-time and is profession’s ethics and values.
www.unisa.edu.au/infosessions supervised by a professional Social workers may be required
Registrations essential social worker and supported by to work in settings where
the University. resources and assistance are
limited, and often work with
These placements provide a great individuals, families, organisations
UniSA program code: MBSI opportunity to integrate social and communities under stress,
SATAC code: 444231 work knowledge and skills with or in situations where there
CRICOS code an international perspective. is conflict or uncertainty.
(international students only): 057386F Placements also allow students to
TER (February 2008 cutoff): 58.55 gain practical experience in areas Who will employ me?
Program length: 5 years such as international aid and The demand for professionally
Home campus: Magill social development, to work one- qualified social workers continues
Program fees: Commonwealth supported to-one with individual clients, to be very high. Graduates
Program fees and to be involved in community work in positions across the
(international students only): A$15,000 per annum development work, research or health, welfare and educational
Prerequisites: None policy formulation. sectors both in government,
Assumed knowledge: None non-government and local
Accepts Special Entry (STAT): Yes A number of students will government agencies. Graduates
External study available: No also have the opportunity to will develop expertise to work in
Part-time study available: Yes undertake one placement areas such as international aid,
TAFE credit available: Yes overseas, with options for foreign affairs, diplomacy and
Honours study available: Yes international field education international social development.
Scholarships available: www.unisa.edu.au/scholarship placements existing in the UK, They will work with communities
United States, Canada, India from culturally and linguistically
and Kenya. diverse backgrounds; child
and family welfare; refugees
Program overview Applicants who have successfully Please note and asylum seekers; migrants;
This double degree will appeal completed an undergraduate Some work placements require torture and trauma survivors;
to students who are interested degree in a relevant social a current driver’s licence and a mental health and community
in working as a professional science or human service degree recognised first aid certificate. support agencies; detention
social worker as well as gaining a may be eligible for up to two centres; hospitals; people with
broader international perspective. years’ credit for prior learning. Prior to placement, all students intellectual or physical disabilities;
The program covers all of the are required to undertake the aged; or adolescents.
requirements for graduates What will I study? mandatory notification
to become professional social This program combines the Social training and provide evidence Professional recognition
workers as well as a range Work program with key courses of a current police check. Graduates are eligible for
of topics including world of the International Studies membership of the Australian
politics and cross-cultural program, allowing students What does it take? Association of Social Workers.
studies. Through this unique to develop an international Students should have an
combination of degrees, students perspective to social work. inquiring mind, good verbal Graduates may apply for
gain a strong foundation in and written communication membership, at an appropriate
contemporary social work The Social Work courses include skills, and an interest in current level, of the Australian Institute
knowledge and analytical skills studies in society, ethics and world affairs, particularly with for International Affairs,
in international, cross-cultural social work practice and include regard to Australia’s place the Australasian Political
and multicultural contexts. organisational, research and in an international context. Studies Association, and the
policy analysis. Students also require a strong Royal Australian Institute of
commitment to, and passion Public Administration.
for, working for social justice
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Honours THIRD YEAR


Based on academic merit, First Half (Study
graduates of the program will Period 1, 2 or 3)
be eligible for honours in either Social Enquiry Methods
Social Work or International Human Service Intervention
Studies. Honours in Social Work Human Service Interviews
may be undertaken by double International Studies Option
degree students who complete
Social Work courses with a high Second Half (Study
credit grade point average. Period 4, 5 or 6)
Honours in International Studies Human Service Workers
may be undertaken by double and the Law
degree students who complete Working with Community
an International Relations Global Security and Sustainability
professional major with a high Contemporary International
credit grade point average. Political Economy

Program requirements FOURTH YEAR


First Half (Study
FIRST YEAR Period 1, 2 or 3)
First Half (Study Social Work Practice Strategies
Period 1, 2 or 3) Social Work Field Education 1
Human Service Provision
Communication for Second Half (Study
Human Service Period 4, 5 or 6)
Introduction to Planning and Evaluation
International Relations in the Human Services
Lifespan Diversity Contemporary Practice
Approaches
Second Half (Study Indigenous Australians
Period 4, 5 or 6) and the Human Services
Psychology 1B Organisation of Human
Governance and Service Delivery
Citizenship in Australia
Group Work FIFTH YEAR
Global Societies First Half (Study
Period 1, 2 or 3)
SECOND YEAR Contemporary Social Work Issues
First Half (Study Social Work and Cultural Diversity
Period 1, 2 or 3) Applied Social Research
Political Economy and Honours Dissertation
Social Policy OR International
World Order: Theoretical Studies Option x 2
Interrogations
Global Governance: Second Half (Study
Utopia and Reality Period 4, 5 or 6)
Globalisation and Regionalism Social Work Field Education 2
Professional Development
Second Half (Study
Period 4, 5 or 6)
Australian Social Policy
Mental Health and
Mental Wellbeing
Islam and World Politics
International Studies Option

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Bachelor of Social Work


– Mount Gambier, Whyalla

Open Day information sessions Program information sessions Social Work Knowledge Please note
Friday, 22 August 2008 Thursday, 11 September 2008 This field introduces the core Some work placements require
10.00 am, Whyalla campus. Whyalla campus & Mt Gambier. concepts of race, ethnicity, a current driver’s licence and a
Friday, 19 September 2008 www.unisa.edu.au/infosessions age, culture, gender and recognised first aid certificate.
1.00 pm, Mt Gambier. class. Students develop their Police checks are required by
www.unisa.edu.au/openday knowledge of social work many placement agencies,
approaches, working with especially those involving contact
individuals, families, communities, with minors (under 18 years of
groups and organisations. age) and for any placements
Students may also specialise undertaken in schools
in areas such as interpersonal
UniSA program code: WBSW violence, rural communities, Social Policy
SATAC code: 474041 (Mount Gambier) cultural diversity, health care, This field addresses the conditions
464081 (Whyalla) child protection, aged care and leading to disadvantage
CRICOS code many other areas of practice. and the marginalisation of
(international students only): 045413G individuals and sectors of
TER (February 2008 cutoff): 56.20 (Mount Gambier) Social Work Practice society, enabling students to
56.10 (Whyalla) Students engage in two identify social policies that affect
Program length: 4 years 15-week supervised field people’s lives, the forces that
Home campus: Mount Gambier, Whyalla placements in their third and shape these policies, and the
Program fees: Commonwealth supported fourth years, where they apply strategic ways social workers
Program fees their knowledge, skills and may influence these policies.
(international students only): A$15,000 per annum experience to practical situations.
Prerequisites: None Students often say that their Research
Assumed knowledge: None best learning experiences are A central focus of the program
Accepts Special Entry (STAT): Yes while on placement, and many is to prepare practitioners with
External study available: Yes (Whyalla only) use this opportunity to secure knowledge and skills grounded
Part-time study available: Yes permanent employment. in sound research. The ability
TAFE credit available: Yes to use, evaluate and construct
Honours study available: Yes In third year, students experience research is developed
Scholarships available: www.unisa.edu.au/scholarship working with individuals and throughout the program.
families, for example, working
Program overview child protection, services for with young parents who need What does it take?
The social work profession youth, families, children and help with parenting skills and Social work requires a strong
promotes advocacy, social communities, drug and alcohol supportive social networks. In commitment to, and passion for,
change, positive human programs, services for Aboriginal fourth year, students take on a working for social justice and
relationships and the families and communities, broader project focus, working human rights. Social workers
empowerment and liberation and refugee assistance. with community groups or enable people and communities
of people to enhance their organisations, immigrants or to achieve their full potential,
wellbeing. Principles of human The Whyalla and Mount Gambier people in detention centres. often against great odds. All
rights and social justice are Social Work programs prepare forms of professional social work
fundamental to social work, an students for professional social Students also have the require effective interpersonal
increasingly important profession work practice, and provide an opportunity to undertake one of skills, a disciplined objective
in today’s rapidly changing world. additional focus on rural and their field placements overseas, approach and adherence to the
regional issues, thus graduates with programs established in profession’s ethics and values.
The Bachelor of Social Work can work competently in both both India and Canada, allowing Social workers may be required
provides a sound knowledge urban and rural locations. students to focus on issues of to work in settings where
of the political, behavioural poverty, access to nutrition and resources and assistance are
and social sciences. It prepares What will I study? clean water, and improving limited, and often work with
students for a range of This program has been developed opportunities for a better life. individuals, families, organisations
professional social work job around four major areas of and communities under stress,
opportunities in areas such as study: Social Work Knowledge, or in situations where there
health care, legal and court Social Work Practice, Social is conflict or uncertainty.
services, domestic violence, Policy and Rural Practice.
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Who will employ me? SECOND YEAR


Social workers have excellent First Half (Study
employment opportunities. Period 1, 2 or 3)
Current vacancy levels are Human Service Intervention
very high according to the Working with Community
Department of Employment Social Enquiry Methods
and Workplace Relations. Human Service Interviews
There are also strong
employment opportunities Second Half (Study
overseas, particularly in Period 4, 5 or 6)
the United Kingdom. Australian Social Policy
Social Work Practice Strategies
Graduates may find employment Human Service Workers
in the fields of aged care, and the Law
relationship and personal Mental Health and
counselling, domestic violence, Mental Wellbeing
child and youth welfare,

Leesha Spreadborough
multicultural services, health care, THIRD YEAR
community development, legal First Half (Study
and court services, correctional Period 1, 2 or 3)
services, disability services, social Social Work Field Education 1 Bachelor of Social Work, Whyalla campus
planning and administration, Professional Development
research and private industry. Workshops 1 ‘I found the open–door policies, and smaller class
They work as sole workers or as sizes at the Whyalla campus have really benefited
one of many social workers, as Second Half Year
my studies, especially as a mature–age student and
well as in multidisciplinary teams Reflective Social Work Practice
including occupational therapists, Planning and Evaluation parent. You’re not just treated as a number but as
psychologists, physiotherapists, in the Human Services an individual. Studying regionally is a much more
nurses and doctors. Organisation of Human personal experience and the facilities are extremely
Service Delivery accessible and modern. I really enjoy the diversity
Honours Indigenous Australians and of the social work profession. You get to help
The degree may be the Human Services
people from all sorts of cultural backgrounds and
awarded with honours
FOURTH YEAR experiences and each day is different.’
Professional recognition First Half (Study
Graduates are eligible for Period 1, 2 or 3)
membership of the Australian Advanced Social Work Practice
Association of Social Workers. Honours Dissertation
Options: (x3)
Program requirements Applied Social Research*
Rural Social Work
FIRST YEAR Statutory Responsibility
First Half (Study in Social Work
Period 1, 2 or 3) Mediation Process,
Human Service Provision Concepts and Skills A
Communication for Aged Care and Social
Human Service Work Practice*
Sociology 1 Family and Child Practice*
Psychology 1A
Second Half (Study
Second Half (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Period 4, 5 or 6) Social Work Field Education 2
Governance and Professional Development
Citizenship in Australia Workshops 2
Group Work
Philosophy of Knowledge * These electives are only
and Ethics available at Magill.
Psychology 1B

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Entry requirements

For Undergraduate » Completed an award Equity and special access


Bachelor Degrees and from TAFE or from UniSA offers various programs
Associate Degrees another registered training and services to assist rural and/or
Applicants are required to organisation at Australian socio-economically disadvantaged
have one of the following Qualifications Framework students, Indigenous
qualifications: Certificate IV or above Australians and people with a
» Qualified for SACE; and » Qualified for Special disability to apply to UniSA.
– Recorded achievement in five Entry and completed the
SACE subjects taken at stage 2 Special Tertiary Admissions For more information,
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– Included at least four Stage competencies statement 1300 UNINOW or email
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Higher Education Selection may also be considered
Subjects (HESS); and » Completed the University Student contributions
– Obtained a competitive TER Foundation Studies program. Student contributions are the
» Completed interstate or amount you pay towards the cost
overseas qualifications that Please note that some of your program. The University
the University considers programs have prerequisites. determines the amount that you
equivalent to the SACE Applicants should check all entry contribute within a range set by
» Completed the International requirements before applying. the Australian Government. The
Baccalaureate Diploma For some programs, applicants contribution that applies depends
» Completed or partly completed may also be required to attend on which courses you choose
a recognised higher education an interview or present a folio. to study and the contribution
program at a recognised band in which those courses
higher education institution For more information on are classified. The amount of
» Completed at least four Open entry requirements, visit your student contribution also
Universities Australia (OUA) www.unisa.edu.au/future depends on the unit value
courses at the appropriate level of your courses of study (the
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the student contribution amounts for 2008 are:
Band Fields of study Student contribution
National priorities Nursing, education A$4,077
Band 1 Humanities, behavioural science, A$5,095
social studies, foreign languages,
visual and performing arts
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computing, built environment,
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Glossary

What will you study? How does your program work? UniSA glossary Special Entry (STAT) – Special
Associate degree – An award for Major – A set of related courses Assumed knowledge – Some Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is
completing a two-year (or part- which comprises 36 units of first-year courses require an alternative tertiary admissions
time equivalent) tertiary program. study within a bachelor degree. knowledge of certain test for people who do not have
SACE Stage 2 subjects. a recent Year 12 certificate.
Direct Entry – Programs for Sub-major – A set of related
which applications are not courses which comprises BUGE – Broadening TER (Tertiary Entrance Rank)
processed through SATAC but between 1 and 35 units of study Undergraduate Education (BUGE) – A ranking of all students who
are made direct to UniSA. within a bachelor degree. In some A course chosen from any on have completed SACE in a
programs these may be called offer outside your Division, particular year. The minimum TER
Bachelor degree – A program ‘general studies sub-majors’. provided that individual course required for the previous year is
of three or more years’ duration prerequisites are met. BUGE often a guide to how well you
(or part-time equivalent). Minor – A set of related courses courses are designed to broaden will need to perform to gain entry
Bachelor degree programs which comprises up to 18 units your knowledge and skills beyond into a particular program. TERs
provide the relevant qualifi of study within a bachelor your professional field of study. can vary from year to year and
cations for many professions. degree. In some programs these should be used as a guide only.
may be called ‘cognates’. CRICOS code – Code identifying
Honours – An additional year that a UniSA program has
of study in a bachelor degree Program – Award in which you been registered on the
during which students specialise are enrolled, eg Bachelor of Arts. Commonwealth Register of
in a chosen area of study. Institutions and Courses for
Course – A component of study Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Graduate Certificate – An award within a program (previously
for completing a postgraduate known as a ‘subject’). Division – UniSA is split into four
program of at least six months in academic Divisions – Business;
duration (or part-time equivalent). Unit – A value assigned to a Education, Arts and Social
course which measures the Sciences; Health Sciences;
Graduate Diploma – An award amount of work involved and Information Technology,
for completing a postgraduate in that course. Full-time Engineering and the Environment
program of at least one year in students normally undertake – each offering a range of
duration (or part-time equivalent). 36 units of study per year specialised programs and courses.
(18 units per study period).
Masters degree – A postgraduate SATAC Guide – A publication
degree undertaken after that lists every program offered
completion of a bachelor by South Australian higher
degree (normally with education institutions. The SATAC
honours) which focuses on Guide provides information
one area of specialisation. about the selection process and
includes instructions on how to
PhD – Doctor of Philosophy apply and is available every year
(PhD) programs normally extend from newsagents Australia-wide.
over three years (or part-
time equivalent) and involve
significant research work.
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