Course Level
Bachelor Degree (Honours)
CRICOS
027437D
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
Social workers are involved in meaningful, life-changing work. You will learn about supporting and resolving personal and social relationship issues between individuals and families. You will also learn how to support and provide services to groups of people, work in organisations and with communities. You will learn about advocacy and the use of research in meeting social work goals. The courses you study will teach you to relieve distress, redress inequalities and promote social justice. 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.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
NUspace | Full-time - 4 years Part-time - 10 years | N/A | 67 |
Ourimbah | Full-time - 4 years Part-time - 10 years | N/A | 67 |
Structure
The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) program requires students to successfully complete 320 units, which is comprised of: 290 units of core courses; 10 units of directed courses; and 20 units of electives.
Entry requirements
- 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.
Recognition
The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (Ltd). Undergraduate students can join the Australian Association of Social Workers (Ltd) as an associate member and become a full member when they graduate.