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AUD 30160

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Social work is the ultimate job helping people. Start your career in community services with our Bachelor of Social Work – taught by experts and accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers. You can choose to study your social work degree online or on campus, with dedicated support at every step. Master social work ethics, principles and frameworks, then bring your social work skills to life on professional placements.

As a qualified social worker you can make a profound difference across a wide range of social welfare agencies. You could also choose to work in youth justice, social advocacy, human rights, case management, counselling, individual and family work, group and community work, practice with Indigenous Australians, child protection, aged care, disability, mental health, community services or corrections. The choice is yours. Study social work and become a changemaker in the lives of individuals, families and communities.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 2 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Mar 2025

Closed

Feb 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate

    6.5 IELTS Score
    58 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    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

    30160

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    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

    Vice-Chancellor International Scholarship

    This scholarship provides a 50% fee discount for the entire duration of the course, for outstanding students who demonstrate the university’s values and community contributions. An invitation to apply for this scholarship is awarded to eligible commencing students.

     
    International Student Merit Scholarship

    This scholarship recognises and rewards excellence for eligible students applying to study at Charles Sturt University. The award provides a 25% or 30% tuition fee reduction throughout the entire duration of the course.

    Eligibility

    Available to:

    Open to eligible new commencing international applicants studying in internal/on-campus mode at Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Melbourne, Orange, Port Macquarie, Sydney and Wagga Wagga in the approved courses. The scholarship is not available for continuing or transferring students.

    Conditions:

    Applicant must be an international applicant for an eligible course offered at Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Orange, Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga campus. International Exchange and Study Abroad applicants are not eligible for this scholarship.

    The applicant must fulfill at  least one of the following two academic criteria:

    • Australian academic progression eligibility
      All new international students who apply to study a degree within 12 months after successful completion of an Australian university AQF level 7 or above degree are eligible to receive the International Student Merit Scholarship.

      Criteria:
      • The applicant has completed an Australian AQF Level 7 or higher in Australia, offshore, or online.
      • The qualification completion date is within 12 months of the applied course commencement date.
      • The applicant is new to Charles Sturt University or new to the level of study with Charles Sturt University.
      • Current Charles Sturt students wishing to change/transfer to another Charles Sturt course are not eligible.
      • The applicant can be going from undergraduate to undergraduate or undergraduate to postgraduate.

    OR

    • General academic eligibility
      • If applying for an eligible Allied Health course (except Nursing), an academic entry score of 85 per cent in their equivalent Australian Year 12.
      • If applying for any other eligible undergraduate (UG) degree, an academic entry score of 75 per cent in their equivalent Australian Year 12.
      • If applying for an eligible postgraduate (PG) degree, an academic entry score of 65 per cent in their Australian equivalent undergraduate degree study.
    Course (UG) Requirement Available Scholarship
    Bachelor of Accounting Scores above 75% in Year 12 (or equivalent study) 30%
    Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management Scores above 75% in Year 12 (or equivalent study) 25%
    Bachelor of Agricultural Science Scores above 75% in Year 12 (or equivalent study) 25%
    Bachelor of Agriculture Scores above 75% in Year 12 (or equivalent study) 25%
    Bachelor of Animal Science Scores above 75% in Year 12 (or equivalent study) 25%
    Bachelor of Business Studies Scores above 75% in Year 12 (or equivalent study) 30%
    Bachelor of Criminal Justice Scores above 75% in Year 12 (or equivalent study) 30% 
    Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management (with specialisations) Scores above 75% in Year 12 (or equivalent study) 25%
    Bachelor of Equine Science (with specialisation) Scores above 75% in Year 12 (or equivalent study) 25%
    Bachelor of Information Technology (with specialisations) Scores above 75% in Year 12 (or equivalent study) 30%
    Bachelor of Social Science Psychology  Scores above 75% in Year 12 (or equivalent study) 30%
    Bachelor of Social Work Scores above 75% in Year 12 (or equivalent study) 25%
    Bachelor of Nursing Scores above 75% in Year 12 (or equivalent study) 25%
    Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science in Diagnostic Radiography Scores above 85% in Year 12 (or equivalent study) 25%
    Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Scores above 85% in Year 12 (or equivalent study) 25%
    Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Scores above 85% in Year 12 (or equivalent study) 25%
    Bachelor of Paramedicine Scores above 85% in Year 12 (or equivalent study) 25%
    Bachelor of Pharmacy Scores above 85% in Year 12 (or equivalent study) 25%
    Bachelor of Physiotherapy Scores above 85% in Year 12 (or equivalent study) 25%
    Course (PG) Requirement
    Master of Agricultural Science with Specialisations Scores above 65% in UG 25%
    Master of Professional Accounting (Professional Practice) Scores above 65% in UG 30%
    Master of Professional Information Technology (with specialisations) Scores above 65% in UG 30%

     

    International Student Support Scholarship

    The scholarship provides a 10% or 15% fee discount for new commencing international students for the duration of their course. See full eligibility details below.

    Eligibility

    Available to:

    Awarded to eligible new commencing international applicants studying in internal/on-campus mode at Albury-Wodonga, Dubbo, Bathurst, Melbourne, Orange, Port Macquarie, Sydney and Wagga Wagga in the approved courses. The scholarship is not available for continuing or transferring students.

    Agricultural and Wine Sciences  Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management  10%
    Bachelor of Agricultural Science 10%
    Bachelor of Agriculture 10%
    Bachelor of Animal Science 10%
    Bachelor of Equine Science (with specialisation) 10%
    Master of Agricultural Science with Specialisations 10%
    Communication Bachelor of Communication (with specialisations) 10%
    Allied Health Bachelor of Paramedicine 10%
    Environmental Science and Outdoor Recreation Bachelor of Paramedicine 10%
    Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health Bachelor of Nursing 10%
    Pharmacy Bachelor of Pharmacy 10%
    Radiography Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography) 10%
    Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging) 10%
    Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Radiation Therapy) 10%
    Rehabilitation and Complimentary Therapies Bachelor of Occupational Therapy 10%
    Bachelor of Physiotherapy 10%
    Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine 10%
    Policing, Security and Emergency Management Bachelor of Criminal Justice 15%
    Psychology Bachelor of Social Science Psychology 15%
    Social Work and Human Services Bachelor of Social Work  10%
    Teaching and Education Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) 10%
    Business Bachelor of Accounting 15%
    Bachelor of Business Studies 15%
    Master of Professional Accounting (Professional Practice) 15%
    Information Technology and Computing Bachelor of Information Technology (with specialisations) 15%
    Master of Professional Information Technology (with specialisations)  15%

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