Unit information
- Unit code
- SWB100
- Faculty
- Faculty of Health
- School/Discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Credit points
- 12
Dates and locations
Teaching period | Dates | Locations |
---|---|---|
Semester 1, 2024 | 26 February 2024 - 22 June 2024 | Kelvin Grove |
Semester 2, 2024 | 22 July 2024 - 16 November 2024 | Kelvin Grove |
Semester 1, 2025 | 24 February 2025 - 21 June 2025 | Kelvin Grove |
Semester 2, 2025 | 21 July 2025 - 15 November 2025 | Kelvin Grove |
Fees
The pre-2021 commonwealth supported place (CSP) contribution amount only applies to students enrolled in a course prior to 2021. To learn more, visit our Understanding your fees page
- 2021 Commonwealth supported place (CSP) student contribution amount
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The Commonwealth supported place student contribution amount for this unit depends upon the course of study.
Find out more - Domestic fee-paying student fee
- 2024: $3,024
- 2025: $3,204
- International student fee (excluding study abroad students)
- 2024: $4,224
- 2025: $4,572
Guide to fees
Previous study requirements
- Anti-requisites
- HHB100
Guide to previous study requirements
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