Bachelor of Community Welfare (1665)
- Western Sydney University Program Code: 1665
- AQF Level: 7
CRICOS: 044766A
THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY SUSPENDED AND IS IN TEACH-OUT FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS ONLY.
This program applies to students who commenced in 2015 and later.
The Bachelor of Community Welfare (exit) degree is based on the Liverpool and Parramatta campuses and includes 400 hours of on-site supervised practice. It is available as an exit from the 4-year Bachelor of Social Work degree after completion of three years of study. The degree equips graduates to work in a range of human service professions with a particular emphasis on community development and social action. It is informed by a critical perspective and taught by a vibrant staff, many of whom are also practitioners, and all of whom are committed to ensuring the best possible community welfare education for our students.
The Bachelor of Community Welfare degree is an early exit point from the Bachelor of Social Work. Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points of of Social Work subjects including one field placement subject as detailed in the structure tab.
Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time.
Program Advice
Dr Benjamin Joseph - Liverpool
Dr Maggie Hall - Parramatta South
Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.
Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |
Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Campus | Full Time | Internal | Dr Benjamin Joseph |
| Liverpool Campus | Part Time | Internal | Dr Benjamin Joseph |
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal | Rosemary Qummouh |
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | Internal | Rosemary Qummouh |
Inherent Requirements
There are inherent requirements for this program that you must meet in order to complete your program and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this program online.
https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/ir/inherent_requirements/bachelor_of_community_welfare
Work Integrated Learning
Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.
There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this program. Please contact the Program Advisor listed above for information.
International students should also refer to the link below for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Admission
THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY SUSPENDED AND IS IN TEACH-OUT FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS ONLY.
This program is an exit point only from program 1666 Bachelor of Social Work.
Recommended Sequence
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 240 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Autumn session | Credit Points | |
| BEHV 1021 | The Individual in Society | 10 |
| CULT 1017 | Understanding Society | 10 |
| BEHV 2008 | Mental Health in the Community | 10 |
| WELF 2002 | Community Work & Development | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| HUMN 1060 | Introduction to Indigenous Australia: Peoples, Places and Philosophies | 10 |
| WELF 1003 | Human Services Intervention Strategies | 10 |
| WELF 1002 | Context of Human Services | 10 |
| CULT 1022 | Working with Cultural Differences | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| HUMN 2066 | Investigating and Communicating Social Problems | 10 |
| WELF 2017 | Working with Individuals and Families | 10 |
| WELF 2006 | Fields of Practice 1 | 10 |
| WELF 2010 | Lifespan Development and the Human Services | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Spring session | ||
| CULT 2005 | Ethics in the Social Sciences | 10 |
| HUMN 2015 | Community and Social Action | 10 |
| WELF 2008 | Human Rights, Human Services and the Law | 10 |
| WELF 2007 | Group Work in Social Work | 10 |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| 1H session | ||
| WELF 3020 | Field Education 1 | 20 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Autumn session | ||
| CULT 3001 | Applied Social Research | 10 |
| WELF 3006 | Family Violence: Policy and Practice | 10 |
| Credit Points | 20 | |
| Spring session | ||
| WELF 3014 | Social Work and Social Policy | 10 |
| WELF 2001 | Community Management and Organisations | 10 |
| WELF 3001 | Child Abuse as a Social Issue | 10 |
| Select one elective subject | 10 | |
| Credit Points | 40 | |
| Total Credit Points | 240 | |
Elective subjects
Students may select their electives from any program offered by the university, provided any requisite requirements are met.