Social work
A one-of-its-kind accredited social work program
UNSW School of Social Sciences offers an accredited social work program that integrates honours into your undergraduate degree. Our leading academics guide you through a dynamic, evidence-informed and collaborative program designed to help you make a positive impact at all levels of society. From counselling and advocacy to community work, research and policy development. Learn how to make a real difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities.
The social work profession promotes social change, problem-solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance wellbeing… Principles of human rights and social justice are fundamental to social work.
International Definition of Social Work, IFSW, 2004
An enriching learning experience
Our accredited Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) program brings you a practical and interactive experience to put you at the forefront of employment opportunities in human services. You’ll undertake 1000 hours of supervised field education placements in real-world contexts, offering you nurturing yet transformative professional experiences. You'll gain the critical skills to enhance people’s strengths and resources within and beyond their social and cultural environments.
Become a driver of change in your community
Studying social work at UNSW opens the door to a range of career options across many sectors, including private and government agencies, social welfare support organisations and community groups. Our strong partnerships and placement opportunities will elevate your industry recognition and employability upon graduation.
Specialisations of industry practice include:
- building and sustaining communities
- caring for elders and the elderly
- addressing gendered violence
- empowering people from diverse cultures
- promoting mental health and wellbeing
- supporting victims of crime and violence
- counselling individuals and families
- social planning and social development
- including people with disabilities
- delivering justice in corrective services
- developing social policy
- collaborating with Indigenous communities
- protecting children
- excelling in health services
- strengthening families
- preventing human trafficking and sexual slavery.