Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
The Bachelor of Social Work develops your skills and knowledge to bring about positive change and socially just outcomes in the wellbeing of individuals, organisations and communities. Equipping you with the skills to advocate for and improve the lives of individuals, families and communities. Built in collaboration with industry, UWA’s…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Social Work develops your skills and knowledge to bring about positive change and socially just outcomes in the wellbeing of individuals, organisations and communities. Equipping you with the skills to advocate for and improve the lives of individuals, families and communities. Built in collaboration with industry, UWA’s Bachelor of Social Work will equip you with the skills for a successful career.
Why study Social Work
The Bachelor of Social Work develops your skills and knowledge to bring about positive change and socially just outcomes in the wellbeing of individuals, organisations and communities. Equipping you with the skills to advocate for and improve the lives of individuals, families and communities.
Top 5 reasons to study
Social work is in the top 25 high-growth industries in Australia
The combination of coursework units and high-quality placements in the field presents you with the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills and develop a sense of identity as a practitioner
Taught by highly qualified, award-winning staff who are passionate about teaching and learning
Social workers promote change at individual, community and policy levels and assist people to create positive outcomes
You’ll be taught using creative case study and evidence-informed methodologies, highlighting contemporary approaches to practice and research
You’ll learn to
Act in accordance with social work knowledge, values and ethics within a human rights framework
Apply knowledge of human behaviour and society, as well as the social, cultural, political, legal, economic and global contexts of practice to respond effectively within a human rights and social justice framework
Apply and transfer knowledge across different fields of social work practice
Critically and reflexively apply knowledge within a framework of ethical practice
Effectively use a range of communication and interpersonal skills in diverse settings with diverse groups and individuals
Apply evidence based and research knowledge in practice
Apply appropriate knowledge and select relevant theories and methods to address complex and sensitive social issues and individual problems to achieve socially just outcomes
You’ll also successfully complete 1000 hours of field education placements
Further study
Further study opportunities include:
Doctor of Social Work
Master of Advanced Social Work
Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice
Graduate Certificate in Child Protection Practice
Doctor of Philosophy
REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete an international academic qualification equivalent to Australian High School (or equivalent).
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic): Overall minimum score of 6.5, no band lower than 6.0
TOEFL Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): an overall score of 82 or above with a minimum score of 22 in writing, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 20 in listening
Pearsons Test of English (PTE) (academic): An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 59 in the speaking and writing sections, and no less than 54 in the other sections
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
