Social Work, Bachelor (Hons)

The Bachelor of Social Work program equips students with a professional qualification in one of Australia's top five expanding employment sectors. This in-demand degree provides a robust foundation for graduates to work in various human service organizations, including mental health, child protection, justice, family and domestic violence, and social policy roles in government and community sectors.The curriculum builds contemporary knowledge and skills, with a focus on Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. An evidence-based approach prepares graduates for research and evaluation, while high-achieving students can enter the Honours stream for self-directed projects, leading to advanced degrees like Masters or PhDs. The program emphasizes practical training, requiring 1000 hours of supervised field placement in diverse social service settings.