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Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Social Work
Australian Catholic University (ACU)
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
| Campus | OPRank, ATAR Cutoff | Mid Year Intake? | Study Mode | Entry Requirements | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane (McAuley at Banyo) | 18/64^ | Yes | Full-time internal, Part-time internal | Year 12 or equivalent; NSW assumed knowledge: Mathematics (other than General Mathematics) for study in Mathematics; Recommenced studies: Visual Arts for study in Visual Arts; QLD Prerequisites: English (4, SA) |
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| Strathfield (Mount Saint Mary) | 58^ | No | Full-time internal, Part-time internal | ||
Course Description
The aim of the dual degree program is to provide an education in social work that is informed and enriched by a critical understanding of the liberal arts and oriented to the professional values and practice of the social work profession.
Subjects you can Study
Australian studies; Business studies; Creative arts and culture; Drama; Economics; Geography; History; Italian; Literature; Mathematics; Media; Music; Philosophy; Politics; Psychology; Sociology; Social work; Technology; Theological studies; Visual arts
^ Shows the minimum tertiary entrance ranking needed by Australian school leavers to get into each CSP-based course. Cut-offs are not determined in advance. Course data and cut-off scores published on Hobsons Course Finder are indicative of the 2013 academic year.
Bachelor Degree (Pass)
Duration
Brisbane (McAuley at Banyo)
- Full-time internal = 4 years
- Part-time internal = 8 years
Strathfield (Mount Saint Mary)
- Full-time internal = 4 years
- Part-time internal = 8 years
Structure
320 credit points
Entry Requirements
Year 12 or equivalent; NSW assumed knowledge: Mathematics (other than General Mathematics) for study in Mathematics; Recommenced studies: Visual Arts for study in Visual Arts; QLD Prerequisites: English (4, SA)
Study Pathways
An honours degree in arts or social work is available for high-achieving students.
Comments
Employment opportunities include: Administration and policy positions; Community organisations; Community services; Corrective services; Health; Policy formation; Political science; Program planning; Rehabilitation; Social action; Social administration; Social service; Social work; Sociology
How does this course perform?
How do study fields for Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Social Work at Australian Catholic University (ACU) perform?
Business and management
Who is studying Business and management at Australian Catholic University (ACU)
| 1,878 | 408 | 78% | 12% | 82% |
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Humanities and social sciences
Who is studying Humanities and social sciences at Australian Catholic University (ACU)
| 578 | 26 | 47% | 54% | 61% |
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Mathematics
Who is studying Mathematics at Australian Catholic University (ACU)
| 0 | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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Psychology
Who is studying Psychology at Australian Catholic University (ACU)
| 2,571 | 98 | 85% | 13% | 87% |
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Social work
Who is studying Social work at Australian Catholic University (ACU)
| 233 | 0 | 45% | 48% | 68% |
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Creative arts
Who is studying Creative arts at Australian Catholic University (ACU)
| 370 | 23 | 81% | 14% | 88% |
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Life after Study
Business and management
Where are graduates that studied Business and management at Australian Catholic University (ACU)?
| 18% | 9% | 65% | 6% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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Humanities and social sciences
Where are graduates that studied Humanities and social sciences at Australian Catholic University (ACU)?
| 26% | 0% | 15% | 0% |
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Psychology
Where are graduates that studied Psychology at Australian Catholic University (ACU)?
| 39% | 15% | 46% | 0% |
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Creative arts
Where are graduates that studied Creative arts at Australian Catholic University (ACU)?
| 5% | 0% | 16% | 0% |
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