About University of South Australia Whyalla Campus

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise on the global stage, agile and astute, known for relevance, equity and excellence.

We educate and prepare global learners from all backgrounds, instilling professional skills and knowledge, and capacity and drive for lifelong learning.
We undertake research that is inspired by global challenges and opportunities, delivers economic and social benefits, and which informs our teaching.
We operate through a partnered, end-user informed culture of teaching and research with a commitment to outstanding service, continuous improvement and sustainability.

Whyalla Campus
A modern campus serving north and west South Australia

UniSA’s Whyalla campus is the largest regional university campus in South Australia. Situated on a 22-hectare site, it boasts excellent teaching, research and on-site accommodation facilities.
Whyalla campus also plays host to UniSA's Innovation & Collaboration Centre (ICC) regional incubator program, opening doors for local business owners and entrepreneurs through commercial knowledge sharing, business advice and networking.

Fact & Figures

1991

Year of Establishment

37000

Total Students

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Programs

University of South Australia Whyalla Campus Undergraduate Program

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Arts & Humanities

Bachelor of Social Work

This degree provides you with knowledge of the political, behavioural and social sciences, and equips you with the skills needed to work in a range of fields in social work and human services. It has been developed around the following four major areas of study:

Social work theory
Social work practice and skills
Social policy
Social research

What you'll learn

This degree focuses on four major areas of study:

social work theory: you will develop knowledge of various social work approaches as they relate to individuals, families, communities, groups and organisations
social work practice and skills: you will work in custom-built Social Work and Human Services Studio to develop a range of skills needed to work in social practice; in this dedicated space you will work alongside field practitioners and academic staff in simulated, real-life situations
social policy: learn how to identify the social policies that affect people’s lives, and the strategic ways that social workers may be able to influence these policies
social research: learn how to use, evaluate and construct research

48 month

Duration

$ 29400

Tuition

University of South Australia Whyalla Campus Admission Requirements

The following requirements must be fulfilled to get admitted to the University of South Australia

International students are considered on a case-by-case basis. There can be some additional requirements, depending on the program you are applying to.
Students are required to submit their original transcripts from their last attended academic institutions. If they are not in English, then submit the translated copies of the same along with the originals.
Financial support statement (original bank statement and sponsor letter).
Passport identification page with machine-readable code visible
Applicants must be 18 years old at the time of the beginning of the course.
You need to submit your English language proficiency test scores if you are coming from a non-English speaking country.