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SCWK3014: Community and Environmental Social Work
2026 unit information
This units introduces theory and practice focussed on community development, social and environmental justice. Students will examine the role of collective action in relation to human induced climate change and the ways in which social work practice can appropriately respond. Real world application of theory underpins the unit and will provide students with a deeper insight into the intersection between climate and social justice.
Unit details and rules
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Arts and Social Sciences
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Social Work |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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96 credit points including SCWK2006, SCWK2007, SCWK2008, SCWK2009, SCWK2010 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Understand key theoretical ideas and debates focused on climate change and social justice
- LO2. Design student-led community action that demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving and creativity
- LO3. Apply community development principles to real world climate justice issues
- LO4. Critically review and understand the current local and global policy contexts in climate justice
- LO5. Synthesise current research to develop a policy position in addressing climate change challenges and responses
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Semester 1 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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