Group Work

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PSYC 1009
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Course ID
202746
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Campus
Online, Magill, Mt Gambier, Whyalla, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Soc Work and Soc Car
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Jane Cowie
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will enable students to analyse approaches to group work and to develop the leadership and membership skills required for professional practice in social work and human services. Students will engage in practice-based learning in order to develop their skills in facilitating groups. They will develop understanding of different approaches to and purposes of group work, the typology of groups, group dynamics and the stages of group development. They will apply knowledge of leadership theories, roles and skills. Students will learn how to plan a group, work with diversity, manage conflict and evaluate the effectiveness of a group. This knowledge will be applied to working in different contexts and with a range of clients. They will also consider the use of information and computer technology in facilitating groups. Students will be required to demonstrate self-awareness by critically reflecting on their leadership and membership skills. 

Availability

Census date Icon
Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 59055
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 200
Available
Available 200
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 30 Oct - Magill ,
Class number
Class number 52551
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 15 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 10:30am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
13 Oct - 27 Oct Tuesday 9:10am - 10:30am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
Class number
Class number 52552
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 14 Sep Monday 10:10am - 11:30am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
12 Oct - 26 Oct Monday 10:10am - 11:30am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
Class number
Class number 52553
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 14 Sep Monday 11:40am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
12 Oct - 26 Oct Monday 11:40am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
Class number
Class number 52554
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 14 Sep Monday 1:10pm - 2:30pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
12 Oct - 26 Oct Monday 1:10pm - 2:30pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
Class number
Class number 52555
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 15 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 10:30am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-03
13 Oct - 27 Oct Tuesday 9:10am - 10:30am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-03
Class number
Class number 52556
Section
Section TU06
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 15 Sep Tuesday 10:40am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-03
13 Oct - 27 Oct Tuesday 10:40am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-03
Class number
Class number 52557
Section
Section TU07
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 15 Sep Tuesday 1:10pm - 2:30pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-03
13 Oct - 27 Oct Tuesday 1:10pm - 2:30pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-03
Class number
Class number 52558
Section
Section TU08
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 15 Sep Tuesday 2:40pm - 4pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-03
13 Oct - 27 Oct Tuesday 2:40pm - 4pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-03
Class number
Class number 52559
Section
Section TU09
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 15 Sep Tuesday 4:10pm - 5:30pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-03
13 Oct - 27 Oct Tuesday 4:10pm - 5:30pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-03
Class number
Class number 52560
Section
Section TU10
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 16 Sep Wednesday 9:10am - 10:30am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
14 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 9:10am - 10:30am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
Class number
Class number 52561
Section
Section TU11
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 16 Sep Wednesday 10:40am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
14 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 10:40am - 12pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
Class number
Class number 52562
Section
Section TU12
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 16 Sep Wednesday 12:40pm - 2pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
14 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 12:40pm - 2pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
Class number
Class number 52563
Section
Section TU13
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 16 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 3:30pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
14 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 2:10pm - 3:30pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02

Mt Gambier

Class number
Class number 59062
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 29 Oct - Mt Gambier ,
Class number
Class number 52564
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 16 Sep Wednesday 11:10am - 12:30pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-54
14 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 11:10am - 12:30pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-54

Whyalla

Class number
Class number 59063
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 29 Oct - Whyalla ,
Class number
Class number 52565
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 16 Sep Wednesday 11:10am - 12:30pm Whyalla Main Building, MB2-60H
14 Oct - 28 Oct Wednesday 11:10am - 12:30pm Whyalla Main Building, MB2-60H

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 59061
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 32
Available
Available 32
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 30 Oct - Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 50543
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 17 Sep Thursday 11:10am - 12:30pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG19
15 Oct - 29 Oct Thursday 11:10am - 12:30pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG19
Class number
Class number 50544
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 16
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 17 Sep Thursday 2:10pm - 3:30pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG19
15 Oct - 29 Oct Thursday 2:10pm - 3:30pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG19

Online

Class number
Class number 59558
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 40
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
This online class has a compulsory 2day workshop. Please refer to your course outline for further details

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed BEHL2009 Group Work at the University of South Australia

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