Please note, some locations may not have all intake periods available. See the full availability details for further information.
Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 6.5 (Social Work); 5.5 (Community Welfare) |
| Reading | 6.5 (Social Work); 5.5 (Community Welfare) |
| Writing | 6.5 (Social Work); 5.5 (Community Welfare) |
| Listening | 6.5 (Social Work); 6 (Community Welfare) |
| Speaking | 6.5 (Social Work); 5.5 (Community Welfare) |
Domestic students
| Location | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3 |
| Online | Term 1, Term 3 |
International students
Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
Entry Award
To be eligible to receive the Undergraduate Certificate in Community Welfare (2004650) students must complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising:
• 1 core units (12 credit points)
• 3 option units (36 credit points)
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
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Core | |||||
| EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in your Discipline | ||||
Option Units | |||||
| Choose three units (36 credit points) from the following options: | |||||
| To be eligible to exit from the Bachelor of Community Welfare or the Bachelor of Social Work with the Undergraduate Certificate in Community Welfare, complete 4 (48 credit points) of the below listed units: | |||||
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Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.
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Demonstrate an understanding of foundational concepts that are essential for successful tertiary study in community welfare. |
Apply independent learning and self-management strategies to university studies. |
Identify and use different forms of communication relevant to defined community settings. |
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On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and video-linked or podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
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