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    Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

    University of New South Wales

    University of New South Wales

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    Australia, Sydney

    University RankQS Ranking
    19

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    000831E

    Credit point

    192 Points

    Campuses

    Kensington

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 48,000  / year
    Next Intake July-2025

    Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

    About

    The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) is a four-year degree when studied full time, with an integrated honours component.

    Becoming a social worker is a genuinely transformative experience. Not only will you be able to significantly change and enhance others’ lives, but you’ll also be actively shaping happier, healthier relationships and communities.

    This internationally recognised degree focuses on the very real and very important outcomes of social work – giving you the practical skills to make a difference, with direct guidance from industry professionals and current social workers. You’ll gain experience across diverse human services such as mental health, social work counselling, community work, sociology, psychology, and working with Indigenous communities. This degree will set you up for a successful and rewarding career that is projected to grow by 23.2% by 2026.^

    ^Labour Market Insights

    • UNSW is ranked 2nd in Australia and 27th globally for Social Sciences according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.
    • Prioritise career success – UNSW won the Australian Financial Review’s Most Employable Students Award in 2024
    • Accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
    • Be supported by our diverse, open and inclusive Arts, Design & Architecture community
    • Learn through research-informed teaching
    • Practical classes and two work placements
    • Benefit from strong social work industry connections
    • Increased employability with an honour’s qualification 
    • Join a global Top 20 university (QS World University Rankings, 2024)

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)

    10.0

    All applicants must present a minimum of two Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry Scores are calculated from the best two, three, or four A2 Level subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1.

    International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

    27.0

    Entry criteria is based on scores required for entry into UNSW in 2024 and are only applicable if the Diploma has been completed. Students currently attempting the IB Diploma or Bilingual Diploma can apply directly to UNSW or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

    Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)

    1130.0

    Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) based on the total of evidence-based reading and writing and mathematical test scores. Must be provided in conjunction with evidence of successful completion of senior secondary studies.

    English Program Requirements

    Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
    Arts, Design & Architecture

    6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Bachelor of Education (Secondary): 7 overall (min 6.5 in writing & reading, 7.5 in speaking & listening)
    • Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours): 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in each subtest)
    • Bachelor of Social Work (Honours): 7 overall (min 7.0 in listening, reading, writing, and speaking)

    6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Master of Teaching (Primary & Secondary): 7.5 overall (min 7.0 in writing & reading, 8.0 in speaking & listening)

    7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    Career

    From much-needed mental health support to child protection, case management, social justice, human rights advocacy and community development – the potential for true change and impact as a social worker is limitless.

    Upon successful completion of this degree, you’ll launch your career with expertise, experience and skills that can’t be found elsewhere. Our Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) is one of the most highly regarded social work programs in the country, enabling passionate and insightful people like you to positively impact the lives of others through diverse and well-established careers.

    Potential careers

    • Caseworker
    • Counsellor
    • Policy analyst
    • Research officer
    • Project manager
    • Special care worker
    • Social policy adviser
    • Social research officer
    • Social worker
    • Welfare worker
    • Youth worker

    To help you choose if social work is the right path for you, find out how to become a social worker in Australia, the qualifications you need and where your career might take you.

    Our alumni

    "Everything I learnt in my degrees has been beneficial. From theoretical knowledge to classroom tutorials and role plays. I think something that was unexpected that I learned was the importance of interpersonal skills in connecting with people, so skills like active listening and being empathetic to build trust and relationships with others."

    Sofia Moysiadis

    Domestic and Family Violence Caseworker

    The Benevolent Society

    Hear more about Sophia's experience

    Accreditation

    Australian Association of Social Workers, Graduates with the degree of Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) from UNSW are eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 48,000 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
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