Bachelor of Social Work with Honours (A4S)

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you’re not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.

Domestic applicants

Domestic applicants who have recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)

To be eligible for an offer, you must have an ATAR of 65 or above. This is the minimum ATAR needed for your application to be considered. Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. Applicants who have recently completed senior secondary studies but have not received an ATAR may still be eligible for admission. We will consider your study plan and subject results on a case-by-case basis when we assess your application.

If you do not receive the minimum ATAR please refer to Alternative entry pathways below.

In 2019, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 66.5. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

• Completed a course at Associate Degree level or higher at any Australian higher education provider (or an equivalent overseas qualification); or
• Completed at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points) of a course at Associate Degree level (or an equivalent overseas qualification). If you have failed any units your application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; or
• Completed the UTAS Diploma of University Studies; or
• Competed the UTAS University Preparation Program, or an equivalent enabling program offered by another Australian university.

Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

• completed a Certificate III (or equivalent qualification) in a related field; or
• completed a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or an equivalent qualification) in any field.

Domestic applicants with work and life experience

If you have not successfully completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have relevant work and life experience you can complete a personal competency statement.

Special consideration

If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.

International applicants

Admissions information for international applicants, including English language requirements, is available from the International Future Students site. You can also enquire online to check your eligibility.

Course participation requirements

This course includes compulsory field placements. In order to participate in field placements, all students must:

• obtain a Tasmania Police Schedule 1 National Police Record Check and Working with Vulnerable Persons and Children Check; and
• complete a Safety in Practice Agreement

If you are commencing this course with prior tertiary or VET study you may be eligible to begin at the equivalent of 2nd or 3rd year, in line with the following criteria:

In order to be eligible for entry to Year 2 of the course applicants must either:

• have completed the equivalent of at least one-year full-time study (100 credit points of units) in a Bachelor degree or one-year full-time study (100cp of units) in a degree program, excluding foundation units. It is expected that students will have undertaken at least 1 x 12.5% unit in Aboriginal studies. It is preferred students will have undertaken at least 4 x 12.5% units in study areas relating to studies of society and studies of the individual.

or

• have successfully completed the Diploma of Social Science (Community Services), or its equivalent, in the TAFE (or equivalent) sector. Students will be given advanced standing for 1 year of the BSW(Hons). They will be required to complete 8 x 12.5% units of the BSW(Hons), which includes 4 required 200 level units (Discipline and Degree Core Knowledge units) and 4 electives (Experience and Engagement units) that include at least one unit with a focus on studies of the individual/behavioural science.

or

• have completed an undergraduate degree (or equivalent). It is expected that students will have undertaken at least 1 x 12.5% unit in Aboriginal studies in their previous degree. It is preferred students will have undertaken at least 4 x 12.5% units in study areas relating to studies of society and studies of the individual in their completed degree. They will be required to complete 8 x 12.5% units of the BSW(Hons), which includes 4 required 200 level units (Discipline and Degree Core Knowledge units) and 4 electives (Experience and Engagement units) that include at least one unit with a focus on studies of the individual/behavioural science.

In order to be eligible for entry to Year 3 of the course, candidates must either:

• have completed the equivalent of at least two years full-time study (200 credit points of units) in a Bachelor degree or two years full-time study (200cp of units) in a degree program, excluding foundation units. It is expected that students will have undertaken at least 1 x 12.5% unit in Aboriginal studies. It is required students will have undertaken at least 8 x 12.5% units in study areas relating to studies of society and studies of the individual.

or

• have completed an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a non-related field. It is expected that students will have undertaken at least 1 x 12.5% unit in Aboriginal studies in their previous degree. It is required that students will have undertaken at least 8 x 12.5% units of the BSW(Hons), which includes 4 required 200 level units (Discipline and Degree Core Knowledge units) and 4 electives (Experience and Engagement units) that include at least one unit with a focus on studies of the individual/behavioural science.

The English proficiency requirement for entry to the BSW(Hons) by International Students will be an IELTS overall score of 7 with each band no less than 6.5.

How to apply for a credit transfer

Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition for Prior Learning.

Talk to us on 1300 363 864 or enquire online about your credit transfer.

If you do not meet the General Entrance Requirements or course-specific requirements, there are alternate entry pathways to the Bachelor of Social Science:

• Diploma of University Studies (Arts Specialisation) (21A)
• University Preparation Program

Talk to us on 1300 363 864 or enquire online about your alternative entry pathway.

Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.