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Social Work Pre-professional (BA)

Overview

The Social Work Pre-Professional course is designed to prepare students seeking entry into the third year of the Bachelor of Social Work. Students take the Social Work Pre-Professional course before applying for entry to the Bachelor of Social Work in their third year of study.

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