University of Tasmania
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationSocial workers need contemporary skills to respond meaningfully to social problems. Our Bachelor of Social Work with Honours has been designed with direct industry input to reflect current and emerging practice trends in the profession.
The Bachelor of Social Work with Honours is a professionally accredited qualification, awarded full accreditation by the Australian Association of Social Workers. It is an entry qualification into the social work profession and has been determined to meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards.
The honours-level course has specialisation options, and you will engage with distinctive Tasmanian, national, and international contexts. Threaded through the course is a focus on decolonising, Indigenising, sustainability, collaboration, and innovation in social work, ensuring that as a graduate, you are well-equipped for new and diverse roles in changing workplaces.
The Bachelor of Social Work with Honours prepares students for generalist social work practice, helping them to develop core knowledge, skills and values that can be applied across practice settings, fields and methods of social work practice.
Delivery mode
University of Tasmania offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Churchill Ave, Hobart
- 2 Invermay Rd, Launceston
- 2/8 Bass Hwy, Burnie
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Domestic Applicants who have recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)
Applicants are ranked by ATAR, and offers are made based on the number of places available. In 2022, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 69.7. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.
If you do not receive the minimum ATAR, please refer to Alternative entry pathways below.
Domestic Applicants with Higher Education Study
To be eligible for an offer, you must have:
- Completed a course at Diploma level or higher at any Australian higher education provider (or an equivalent overseas qualification); or
- Completed at least two units of study (equivalent to 25 UTAS credit points) of a course at Diploma level (or an equivalent overseas qualification). If you have failed any units, your application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; or
- Completed the UTAS Diploma of University Studies; or
- Completed the UTAS University Preparation Program, or an equivalent enabling program offered by another Australian university.
Domestic Applicants with VET / TAFE Study
To be eligible for an offer, you must have:
- Completed a Certificate IV, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma (or an equivalent qualification) in any field.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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 University of Tasmania
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To strengthen and future-proof our ability to do this, we’re transforming our University. We’re building new pathways for our students, reflecting their changing needs, so that where you start in life does not define where you go.
