Social Work and Community Welfare
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Why choose Social Work and Community Welfare with Southern Cross?
No.1 in QLD for Skills Development
We're ranked No.1 in QLD for skills development in Humanities and Social Sciences (GUG 2023)
Global top 5% in Social Sciences
We're in the global top 5% in Social Sciences (THE World University Rankings 2020)
Student Support
We're also ranked No.1 in Australia for student support and learning resources in Social Work (GUG 2020)
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Browse by interest area
A better way to learn
At Southern Cross University we’re always looking for a better way to do things. That’s why we’re delivering our courses in six-week terms. The Southern Cross Model will set you up for success at university and beyond.
“I liked the location, the flexibility of studying online and meeting face-to-face for residentials. The learning content had a great mix between direct practice and critical reflection which was really valuable.”
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How to apply
Ready to take the next step in your higher education journey? Find out how you can apply to Southern Cross University.
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The University offers a wide range of scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
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Faculty of Health
Fostering capable and creative practitioners, researchers and scientists. The Faculty of Health offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in a range of health disciplines. Many courses include professional placements for students to gain first-hand experience in the workplace. Professional experience placements require students to fulfil certain pre-requisites prior to attending placement.
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