BSWUG3006 Social work field education 1
Students will participate in 500 hours (minimum) Field Education placement which will facilitate the integration of theory, practice and research in a direct placement setting. Core learning related to Social Work values, ethics, the roles and responsibilities of Social Workers and agency specific knowledge will be developed. Students will begin to acquire the knowledge and skills required for professional practice as Social Workers in a direct practice setting and utilise appropriate intervention strategies under supervision. Integrative seminars will prepare students for placement, then assist and support students throughout their placement process providing opportunities for reflective practice, shared learning and mutual support.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $6,372
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $2,990
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.
Professional Pathways CSP unit fees
For the Professional Pathways band, the student contribution is determined by the unit Field of Education code as well as the course in which you are enrolled. Only approved courses are eligible for the Professional Pathways fee. Students enrolled in courses not approved for this fee will pay the standard student contribution above. Check our CSP page for more details.
2025 professional pathways $6,372
2025 grandfathered professional pathways $2,990
This fee band is for:
- human welfare studies and services units (Field of Education code starting with 0905) in the Bachelor of Community and Human Services, Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work (Qualifying), Master of Social Work (Qualifying) (Children and Families).
- behavioural science units (Field of Education code starting with 0907) in the Bachelor of Psychological Science or Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours).
