#22 in the world

Ranked 22nd in the world for arts and humanities in the 2020 QS World University Rankings by Subject.

 Our social work program

Our internationally recognised social work program is led by faculty members who are experts in their fields.

This five-year degree offers a comprehensive and flexible combined degree program that qualifies you as an accredited social worker, while also allowing you to enhance your qualification with majors and minors that complement the Bachelor of Social Work.

These include sociology, social policy, diversity studies, gender studies or philosophy, offered through the Bachelor of Arts.

You'll undertake integrated studies in social sciences, social policy and social work theory and practice, with a strong emphasis on Australian and comparative social welfare studies.

In the last two years of the degree all students undertake the professional social work program, which includes two fieldwork placements supervised by highly skilled and experienced practitioners in a variety of settings.

We develop field education learning expectations across the program and aim to develop values, skills and knowledge for levels from beginner to a practitioner capable of meeting the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Practice Standards.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Our graduates can be found in a broad range of careers and roles, including:

• Aged care worker
• Children and families support worker
• Community worker in programs for people with disabilities
• Migrant and refugee liaison officer
• International development worker
• Social policy adviser
• Social worker in housing or family welfare 

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

This is an AASW-accredited qualification. It is an entry qualification into the social work profession and has been determined to meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS).