Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Do you want a purpose-driven life? Social Work provides endless opportunities to make a difference.

Social workers are involved in meaningful, life-changing work. You will learn about supporting and resolving personal and social relationship issues between individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities.

This program is experience-based and will prepare you for a professional career as a social worker. There is a strong demand for qualified Social Workers and job opportunities are broad and rewarding.

The courses you study will teach you to relieve distress, redress inequalities and promote social justice.

Course overview

You will study courses which include an integrated approach to theory, practice and social work values. Complete core courses in subject areas that further enrich your expertise in social work like:

• social work
• Aboriginal studies
• philosophy
• psychology
• sociology and anthropology
• a directed course in law

You will also choose from a wide range of electives to extend and complement your core studies in social work.

Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.

The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.

For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:

• Domestic Applicants
• International Applicants

Overall minimum: 7

Sub test minimum: 7

Social work offers many fields of practice that lead to diverse career pathways.

In Australia, social workers are generally employed in several industries, including:

Depending on your chosen expertise, you can work locally and globally in areas such as:

On completion of this degree, you’ll be able to work in roles such as: