Recommended Study Sequence

If you are driven to help people deal with personal and social problems, either directly or by planning and carrying out programs that will benefit groups or communities, the UWS Social Work degree is the ideal program of study.

The Bachelor of Social Work gives you the valuable skills and knowledge you need for effective professional practice as a social worker. It emphasises practical skills and makes you job-ready by requiring you to complete over 1,000 hours of supervised field placements at the same time as introducing you to cutting edge social research and theoretical perspectives. This will set you up for a rewarding career in social work within private or government agencies, welfare support organisations, community groups or in health.

Course Details

Duration

4 years full-time.

A Career in Social Work

With a UWS Bachelor of Social Work you can expect to find employment in the human services industry in areas such as:
»» health and community services
»» hospitals
»» local community centres
»» advocacy organisations
»» government and non-government
»» welfare agencies Social workers are qualified for diverse positions such as:
»» counselling
»» group work
»» community work and community development
»» research and social policy

Assumed Knowledge

Any two units of English.

Honours

An additional Honours year is available to high-achieving students.

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