The University of Sydney
Bachelor of Social Work
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Bachelor of Social Work is an undergraduate degree that will develop your ability to be reflective, versatile and skilled in a range of practice areas, and able to translate professional values into action.
You will study core units in sociology and social work, and you will add breadth to your degree by taking elective units from Arts and Social Sciences subject areas or the shared pool.
In your final year, you will undertake field education units. You will also have the option to complete an honours thesis in your final year.
Delivery mode
The University of Sydney offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Camperdown
- J12/1 Cleveland St, Darlington
- Level 2, Building A M02/88 Mallett St, Camperdown
- Manning Rd, Camperdown
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 80.00 or equivalent AND
- IELTS score of 7.00 or TOEFL iBT score of 96.00 or PTE score of 68.00 or its equivalent
- Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR 75.00 or equivalent AND
- IELTS score of 7.00 or TOEFL iBT score of 96.00 or PTE score of 68.00 or its equivalent
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Social Work will prepare you for the following roles.
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...
Rehabilitation Counsellor
A Rehabilitation Counsellor helps people navigate everyday issues brought on by disability, injury, addiction and poor health. They often are broug...
Caseworker
A Caseworker provides assistance to clients who are experiencing difficulties in their life. You might work with people going through issues such a...
Social Welfare Officer
Social Welfare Officers support people and families in the community who are struggling with issues like mental health, unemployment, homelessness,...
Aged Care Social Worker
Aged Care Social Workers are registered professionals who work exclusively with people over 65 years of age and living in nursing homes, respite ce...
Family Support Worker
Family Support Workers work closely with parents and their families — providing guidance and emotional support, as well as identifying children and...
Mental Health Social Worker
Mental Health Social Workers are registered social workers who specialise in mental health interventions, counselling, psychoeducation, and therape...
About The University of Sydney
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We make lives better by producing leaders of society and equipping our people with leadership qualities so they can serve our communities at every level.
