Bachelor of Social Work
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Bachelor of Social Work
Social workers make an important contribution to the wellbeing and improvement of society. With a strong commitment to social justice and human rights, social workers can be found working with people who are disadvantaged and marginalised by society because of poverty or personal circumstances. As a social work graduate you…
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Social workers make an important contribution to the wellbeing and improvement of society. With a strong commitment to social justice and human rights, social workers can be found working with people who are disadvantaged and marginalised by society because of poverty or personal circumstances.
As a social work graduate you will enter the labour market with extensive skills and knowledge and supervised professional practice experience. You will be ready to promote social change and development, and improve the lives of individuals, families and communities.
Providing a balance of skills, concepts and theory, as well as hands-on experience, this degree will cover five areas: study of the individual and society; skills for practice; enactment of social justice; engaging with community; and supervised professional practice.
The intensive professional experience in this degree will allow you to practise your skills with real people, in real world situations, giving you first-hand social work experience. This experience ensures you are job-ready when graduating, making you highly attractive to employers.
Accreditation & professional recognition: The Bachelor of Social Work is fully accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). It is an entry qualification into the social work profession and has been determined to meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS). Graduates of this course are eligible for membership of the AASW, which is required by many employers. Graduates will also be required to meet AASW English language requirements for migration and/or employment purposes.
Career opportunities: Health; Disability; Aged Care; Children and Child Protection; Family Services; Community Development; Housing; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities; Migrant and Refugees Services; Social Planning; Mental Health; Social Policy; Homelessness; Youth Services; Community Based Research; Program Planning and Evaluation; Women (Including Domestic Violence) and Trauma.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading Australian university with an international reputation for academic excellence. It is consistently ranked among the top Australian universities for the quality of its teaching and research. The University offers a wide range of degree programs across all levels of study – undergraduate and postgraduate coursework and research: Engineering and IT, Health Sciences and Medicine; Business and Commerce Applied and Natural Sciences; Arts, Communications and Creative Arts; Law and Education.
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading Australian university with an international reputation for academic excellence. It is consistently ranked among the top Australian universities for the quality of its teaching and research. The University offers a wide range of degree programs across all levels of study - undergraduate and postgraduate coursework and research: Engineering and IT, Health Sciences and Medicine; Business and Commerce Applied and Natural Sciences; Arts, Communications and Creative Arts; Law and Education.