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Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
Griffith University - Gold Coast Campus, Australia
AUD 34500
Annual Tuition Fee
AUD 50 Waived
Application Fee
48 months
Duration
7
IELTS
92
TOEFL
65%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Want to help people and drive change at a local, national or global level? Feel passionate about social justice and human rights? Study our Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) and be the change that helps those when they need it most.
In this degree, you'll develop the skills to work with individuals, families, groups and communities in a broad range of roles including counselling and advocacy. You'll develop your critical thinking skills and explore the values and ethics of the profession, including promoting social justice, diversity, equity, and a commitment to the rights and needs of the people with whom you work.
You'll study human service structures and processes, human behaviour and development, equity and diversity, social work theories, different fields of social work practice, counselling, group and community work, ethics, program evaluation, advanced research and leadership. Graduates of this degree will be highly proficient in all core areas of social work practice and research and feel job-ready to undertake diverse careers in areas such as community development, mental health support, First Nations services, policy development, aged care and youth work.
Practical experience
During your degree, you'll gain first-hand experience of social work practice by completing two field placements.
You'll be supervised by a qualified social worker for the duration of the field placement, which is a valuable opportunity to strengthen your professional helping skills, apply your academic knowledge, and experience social work practice in the real world. You will gain unique industry experience with placements in major government and non-government organisations including in hospitals, child protection, domestic violence, community and mental health fields.
In some situations, it may be possible to negotiate a workplace-based field placement, and it may be possible to apply for recognition of prior learning for a placement if you are already working in the field.
Honours
This Honours degree gives you the flexibility to choose between coursework or a dissertation.
If you choose to continue on the professional path (coursework), you'll advance your skills in policy and legislation, practice and leadership, evaluation and outcomes.
If you choose to undertake a dissertation, and meet eligibility requirements, you will have the opportunity to develop critical research skills, paving the way for further study of graduate research degrees. Research skills are highly valued in the social work field, and graduates with these skills can engage in research and evaluation in many employment contexts.
Whether you choose the dissertation or professional practice option, you will stand out as a competitive social worker with advanced clinical and research skills ready for the future workforce. Your employment prospects will be strengthened by completing an Honours degree.
Additional Information
Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
College/University Processing Time 14 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR)
General Admission Requirement
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.
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6.5
IELTS
79
TOEFL
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Min GPA


Griffith University - Gold Coast Campus
Intake Nov 2025
Mar 2025, Jul 2025
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Application Fee
48m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
79
TOEFL
65
Min GPA


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Intake
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Application Fee
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Griffith University - Gold Coast Campus
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Mar 2025, Jul 2025
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Application Fee
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Duration
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6.5
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79
TOEFL
65
Min GPA


Griffith University - Gold Coast Campus
Intake Nov 2025
Mar 2025, Jul 2025
Free
Application Fee
48m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
79
TOEFL
65
Min GPA


Griffith University - Gold Coast Campus
Intake
Mar 2025
Free
Application Fee
48m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
79
TOEFL
65
Min GPA
Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
34500
Tuition Fee
(AUD)
AUD 50 Waived
Application Fee
(AUD)
29710 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(AUD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
International Early Acceptance Award
We are delighted to be offering 10% credit on your first trimester's tuition fees if you are commencing in Trimester 2, 2025, and accept your offer and make payment within 14 days. This award applies to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs (exclusions apply).
Award value | 10% of tuition fees |
Duration | Valid for your first trimester of study |
Level of study | Undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs (exclusions apply) |
Start | Eligible students commencing study in Trimester 2, 2025 |
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply you must:
- Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
- Be a full-time student starting in Trimester 2, 2025.
- Accept your offer to study at Griffith and make payment within 14 days of receiving your Letter of Offer. The acceptance date for this award will be outlined in your Letter of Offer.
- Be studying an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program. See the Terms and Conditions below for excluded programs and cohorts.
Terms and Conditions
- Griffith University academic and English language entry requirements apply, including results of previous study and English language proficiency.
- The award covers 10% of undergraduate or postgraduate coursework tuition fees for the first trimester of study only, for students commencing in Trimester 2, 2025.
- Students must accept their Letter of Offer and pay their total deposit fee by the award acceptance date specified in official University communication. This award will be granted as a non-refundable credit on the student account. Should a student withdraw or cancel for any reason, the award amount is non-refundable.
- Students who defer commencement to an intake after Trimester 2, 2025 are not eligible to receive the award.
- If eligible, the Early Acceptance Award will apply in addition to other Griffith International student scholarships.
- Students must be International Fee Paying to qualify for the award.
- Excludes students enrolling in Higher Degree Research, non-award, Study Abroad Program, Masters Qualifying Program, Dental (1577, 1613, 1638, 1574, 1580, 2126, 5702, 5703, 5699), Psychology (5070, 5747, 5753), Medical (1280, 5099), Nursing and Midwifery (1162, 1354), Master of Speech Pathology (5567), Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (1604), Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) (1662), Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) (1590), English language programs at the Griffith English Language Institute, programs delivered wholly online, programs only offered part time, programs delivered onshore or offshore in collaboration with a partner organisation.
- Students must not be Australia Award/Australian Government scholarship recipients, foreign government scholarship recipients or on a pathway package with Griffith University.
The Gold Coast Student Grants program offers a $1,000 grant to help new international students settle into their new life on the Gold Coast. This grant can be used for textbooks, accommodation, or everyday expenses, easing the financial pressure of starting their journey in Australia.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Hold a valid student visa (subclass 500).
- Enroll at an Experience Gold Coast Education Member Institution for at least 24 academic weeks (including packaged offers/multiple courses).
- Be a new student with a course commencement date between 1 May–30 November 2025.
- Submit all required documents as per the Gold Coast New Student Grants’ conditions.
Important Dates: Applications Open: 11 February – 30 June 2025 (subject to early closure if the quota is met).
*Please note that this grant is only available to the first 250 eligible international students. Domestic students, international students already enrolled at an Australian institution, and those currently residing in Australia are not eligible.
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