International students must meet one of the following requirements:
International students must also:
Please note: It is a condition of progression in this course that students complete a national police record check prior to the enrolment into the second unit of study.
Minimum English Language Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 6.0 with no individual band below 5.5 (completed in the past two years); or
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic PTE score of 52 (completed in the past two years).
If an alternative to IELTS or PTE is being supplied as part of the application, please read more information on English Language Test Equivalency.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by ACAP as equivalent to Australian qualifications.
The accrediting body may have additional requirements, including minimum English language, to meet professional accreditation standards. For more information on meeting those requirements visit pacfa.org.au.
What to expect when studying a Bachelor of Social Work with ACAP University College
For those who are deeply passionate about championing the rights of others and want to create lasting positive change, ACAP’s Bachelor of Social Work is the ideal first step towards a fulfilling career. This is an Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) accredited qualification. It is an entry qualification into the social work profession and meets the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS)*.
Throughout your studies, you’ll develop practical skills and applicable knowledge across a range of compelling subject areas, including social work theory and practice, advanced mental health awareness, lifespan development and foundational psychological processes. Tailor this degree to your interests by exploring elective units such as family and relationship counselling, addictive behaviours counselling, mental health and criminal justice, and life coaching.
Put your skills into action through field education units. This ensures you’ll graduate with 1,000 hours of applied social work practice, ready to hit the ground running in mental health, community welfare, women and migrant services, or corrections and justice. With demand for social workers on the rise and new work opportunities expected to reach almost 50,000 by 2026^, there’s never been a better time to study social work at ACAP.
*The accrediting body may have additional requirements, including minimum English language, to meet professional accreditation standards. For more information on meeting those requirements, visit aasw.asn.au. This course has also been accredited by ACAP under its self-accrediting authority.
^Jobs and Skills Australia, 2024
The Bachelor of Social Work course is comprised of 28 units, which are level 100, 200, 300 and 400 units. To find out unit delivery information view the relevant Yearly Planner.
The course duration is 4 years full time or up to 8 years part time. For more information on the recommended course sequence click here.
Recognition of Prior Learning is available for some units in the Bachelor of Social Work qualification. It is not available for the following units:
Applicants seeking credit for SWSP2013 Field Education 1 are advised to refer to the Field Education Manual for details on the application process and required supporting documentation. Current students can access the manual via the Student Lounge; new students should email socialwork@acap.edu.au to obtain a copy.
No Course!Eligible graduates of the Bachelor of Social Work course with a GPA over 6.0 can apply for the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours).
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Once you graduate from the Bachelor of Social Work, you will open doors to a range of possible career opportunities. Listed below are a few typical roles you could consider:
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