Bachelor of Social Work
at University of Southern Queensland, Queensland.
A four-year, AASW-accredited social work degree studied online. No prerequisites; the assumed knowledge is English (Units 3 and 4, C).
Lowest selection rank
The lowest selection rank (LSR) is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors (equity, subject and regional bonuses) that received an offer to the UniSQ Bachelor of Social Work for that intake. Universities publish it in their admissions student profiles. Only intakes with a published figure are listed.
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 68.00 | qtac.edu.au |
| 2025 | 68.00 | qtac.edu.au |
A lowest selection rank describes a past intake, not a guaranteed entry score. Check the current entry requirements on the official course page before you apply through QTAC.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
No formal Year 12 subject prerequisites; assumed knowledge may still apply.
What you will study
The degree develops practice-ready social workers focused on human rights, social justice, inclusion and community wellbeing, able to work with individuals, families and communities or to shape policy that addresses structural disadvantage.
Career outcomes
- Graduates work as registered social workers in child-protection, mental-health, hospital and family-support settings.
- Common destinations include state-government child-safety roles, community-health centres and not-for-profit support agencies.
- Many alumni progress into clinical specialty practice, policy roles or accredited mental-health social work after further study.
Professional accreditation
- Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Typical first jobs
- Child-safety officer in Queensland government services
- Hospital or community-health social worker
- Mental-health or drug-and-alcohol support worker
- Family-support or domestic-violence case worker
- Youth or homelessness support worker
- Disability or aged-care support coordinator
- Community-development or not-for-profit program officer
Graduate starting salary
$62,000 - $72,000 per year
Source: qilt.edu.au. Last reviewed 2026-05-24.
After graduation
The program is accredited by the AASW under its education and accreditation standards, so graduates can apply for AASW membership and work in health, child protection and community services.
Is this the right degree for you?
You probably thrive here if
- People who want to support others through hardship and change
- Strong listeners and communicators with emotional resilience
- Students committed to social justice and human rights
- Self-aware learners open to reflective practice and supervision
- Regional and online students who can place locally while studying
It is probably not for you if
- Students wanting a desk-based or purely corporate role
- Those uncomfortable with emotionally demanding situations
- People who dislike extensive unpaid field placement
- Students who prefer maths-heavy or lab-based subjects
Related courses at UniSQ
Sources
Course details are summarised by ExamExplained, not copied from the university. Confirm course content and selection ranks on the University of Southern Queensland website and on QTAC before applying.