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Rural Social Welfare Studies

 
Welfare Workers in rural areas work with individuals
and communities to improve quality of life
 

There are two ways to become qualified to work in the field of Rural Social Welfare.

The first is the Bachelor of Arts (Rural Social Welfare) course which prepares graduates for careers in a variety of welfare and social services in government and non-government settings and is fully accredited by the Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers.  The course provides a basis for further post graduate training or higher degrees with the possibility of specialization in social science, or psychology in addition to welfare studies. Students with the Bachelor of Arts (Rural Social Welfare) may add to the degree with post graduate study and become social workers, teachers or psychologists in addition to achieving their welfare qualification and Bachelor of Arts.
The Bachelor of Arts (Rural Social Welfare) course is offered full-time over three years.  Part-time study is available.  Students must satisfactorily complete 360 credit points from a prescribed course structure to complete the course.

The second is through the Graduate Diploma of Rural Social Welfare which encourages Graduates to use their previous studies to enhance their learning of welfare knowledge and skills to become informed and skilful welfare practitioners. and training.
 

Admission Requirements

Bachelor of Rural Social Welfare Supplementary Information and Application Form

Bachelor of Rural Social Welfare Additional Details Application Referee Form

Graduate Diploma Admission Requirements

Graduate Diploma of Rural Social Welfare Additional Details Application Form

Graduate Diploma of Rural Social Welfare Additional Details Application Referee Form

Employment Outlook

Rural Social Welfare course review - Graduate Data Summary