The University of Western Australia
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe 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.
Social workers are concerned with psychosocial problems; their causes, their solutions and their human impacts. Social workers work with individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities, and are committed to social justice and human rights.
Delivery mode
The University of Western Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Traineeship
Work and gain real-world experience while earning a qualification.
Locations
- 35 Stirling Highway, Perth
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for this course you need to:
- achieve a minimum ATAR of 75
- demonstrate English language competence.
Note that applicants presenting with IELTS require a score of 7.0 with no individual band less than 7.0; applicants presenting with iBT require a score of 94 overall with 27 for writing, 23 for speaking, and 24 for reading and listening; applicants presenting with PTE require a score of 70 with nothing below 70.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$36,536
$36,536
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Healthcare Social Worker
Healthcare Social Workers are registered professionals who work with hospital patients and people suffering from cancer and chronic disease. They h...
Hospital Social Worker
Hospital Social Workers are registered professionals who work with hospital and daycare patients, as well as their families and carers. They help p...
Palliative Care Social Worker
Palliative Care Social Workers are registered professionals who work with terminally-ill patients and people approaching the end of life. They help...
Social Worker
A social worker is somebody who helps people navigate everyday issues brought on by a range of factors, including but not limited to, physical and ...
Community Services Officer
A Community Services Officer supports individuals and families in accessing essential services and resources. You might work with non-profits, gove...
Community Development Officer
Community Development Officers are employed by government organisations and non-profits to develop and deliver community-based programs for the ben...
About The University of Western Australia
Just 10 minutes from Perth city, UWA is located on the banks of the Swan River, or Derbal Yerrigan, on the land of the Whadjuk Nation.
We have the immense privilege of sitting on the sacred soil where Western Australian kaartdijin, or knowledge, began. It has been a place to gather and learn for tens of thousands of years, with stories and lessons shared from generation to generation of the world’s oldest continuous culture.
Today, we welcome you to continue seeking and sharing wisdom with us. Our students take their learning beyond the books, at the cutting edge of knowledge creation, from passionate lecturers with real industry experience and connections. We’ll support them in their learning journeys and help set them up for a career they’ll love.
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