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This program comprises of a research thesis on an area of interest related to rural, regional and remote social work practice. Students undertaking the program will complete a thesis under supervision, which will display a capacity to develop a conceptual framework of understanding in relation to the topic area, research and review the academic and research literature in relation to the topic area, design an appropriate research methodology to collect relevant data in relation to the topic, and analyse the data in relation to its relevance to future social work understandings and practice.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Students are required to undertake two 14-week field placements.
This course has been Accredited by: Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Students can apply for membership with Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Graduates are eligible for membership with Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Graduates of this course are eligible to apply for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
All students are required to have achieved a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 per cent of higher in the first five semesters of the Bachelor of Social Work. Students will be invited to participate in the Honours program by the Social Work Program Coordinator.
Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.
Students who elect to study online will be required to attend on-campus activities for a minimum of 5 days per semester in order to meet the accreditation requirements of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
This Honours program is undertaken in the final 18 months of a four-year undergraduate qualifying Social Work degree, commencing at the end of Year 3 Semester 1.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| RPS1100 | Communication for the Professions | 15 |
| SWK1106 | Psychology for Social Work | 15 |
| SWK1110 | Introduction to Professional Practice | 15 |
| SWK1112 | Introduction to Social Research | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| RPS1130 | Rural, Regional and Remote Community Development | 15 |
| SWK1102 | Philosophy, Knowledge and Ethics | 15 |
| SWK1107 | Introduction to Australian Society | 15 |
| SWK1103 | Culture and Daily Life | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SWK2104 * | Human Behaviour in the Social Environment | 15 |
| SWK2108 | Addictions and Practice | 15 |
| SWK2111 | Aboriginal Histories of the Present | 15 |
| SWK2116 | Gender, Families and Professional Practice | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SWK2010 | Theory and Practice for Child Protection | 15 |
| SWK2112 | Australian Politics and Policy | 15 |
| SWK2114 | Community Health and Well-being | 15 |
| SWK2115 | Human Rights and Social Justice | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| RPS3110 | Applied Research Methods | 15 |
| SWK3110 | Organisational Contexts | 15 |
| SWK3112 | Social Work Theory and Practice 1: Advanced Interpersonal Skills | 15 |
| SWK3113 | Social Work and Mental Health | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SWK3116 | Field Placement 1 | 45 |
| SWK3121 | Social Work Theory and Practice 2: A Focus on Theories | 15 |
| SWK4123 | Social Work Research: Honours | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SWK5110 | Legal and Ethical Practice: Honours | 15 |
| SWK5111 | Social Work Theory and Practice Honours: Collective Interventions | 15 |
| SWK5124 | Social Work Honours: Thesis 1 | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SWK5115 | Field Placement 2: Honours | 45 |
| SWK5125 | Social Work Honours: Thesis 2 | 15 |
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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