Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
University of Western Australia - Crawley
Overview
The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) 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.
Why study this degree at UWA:
- The course is taught 70% online and 30% during non-standard teaching periods allowing for greater study life balance
- You'll be taught using creative case study and evidence-informed methodologies, highlighting contemporary approaches to practice and research
- You'll successfully complete 1000 hours of field education placements
- You'll be taught by by highly qualified, award-winning staff who are passionate about teaching and learning
- Social work is in the top 10 fastest growing areas of employment
Get career-ready with a UWA degree
At UWA, all our degrees include the option to take internships or Work Integrated Learning units, and, along with mentoring and volunteering opportunities, these can help you stand out in the job market and increase your employability. Find out more about how we can prepare you for your dream career, from first job to long-term goals.
Prerequisites
Majors
The Social Work major forms the basis for the Bachelor of Social Work degree. It offers both core social work units and a variety of suggested broadening units to allow students to immerse themselves in thinking, critiquing and creating social work knowledge and to apply this to practice based scenarios and actual field placements.
Potential Career Outcomes
Social Worker, Social Policy Officer, Mental Health Worker, Case Manager, Child Protection Worker, Hospital Social Worker, NDIS Support Coordinator, Counsellor, School Social Worker
ATAR & Selection Rank
The ATAR and Selection Rank profile is not available as this is a new course.
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Western Australia website for admission criteria information.
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University
University of Western Australia
Campus
Crawley
Course Type
Bachelors Honours
Study Area
Arts
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: Unknown, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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