Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
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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. The courses you study will teach you to…
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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.
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.
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.
Career opportunities
Social work offers many fields of practice that lead to diverse career pathways.
In Australia, social workers are generally employed in several industries, including:
health care and social assistance
government, public administration and safety
education and training
administrative and support services
Depending on your chosen expertise, you can work locally and globally in areas such as:
Management
Education
Research
Policy development
Politics
Community planning.
On completion of this degree, you’ll be able to work in roles such as:
Child Protection Officer
Coordinator of Social Services
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
Mental Health Clinician
Social Worker
Welfare Officer
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Newcastle, Australia is a world-class university. Excellence in teaching, research, and the student experience are our focus.
The University of Newcastle is one of the world’s top 200 universities1, known for making a global impact and top 5 in the world for partnering for a more sustainable future2.Â
We embrace technology and best practice to deliver the best possible student experience. Our mission is to help students become life-ready graduates. We do this through practical learning, innovative styles of teaching, internationally recognised study programs and world-class research.Â
We are number one in Australia for industry collaboration3, our partnerships help our more than 39,000 students4 to be more employable and start on higher salaries than the Australian average5.Â
1 QS World University Rankings 2023
2 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022 Â
3 Innovation Connections IC Report 2014 - 2020Â
4 The University of Newcastle Data Warehouse 2021Â
5 QILT Graduates Outcomes Survey 2018 - 2020Â
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