Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Social Sciences

Course Overview The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) / Bachelor of Social Sciences is a five-year double degree when studied full-time. The program prepares you to improve lives by working directly with vulnerable individuals and driving political change. Discover how social workers and social scientists shape genuinely transformative experiences for us all. Key Program Highlights Build experience across diverse human services such as mental health, social work counselling, community work, sociology, psychology, and working with Indigenous communities. You’ll also analyse and understand myriad political, international, social, environmental, and economic challenges using social research skills and real-life experience. Experience practical and theoretical classes under direct guidance from industry professionals and current social workers. In addition to two social work placements, you’ll have opportunities for social science projects and internships in Australia and overseas. Graduate with real connections, real experience, and skills accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers. In the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) / Bachelor of Social Sciences, you’ll study core components in social work and choose a specialisation in social sciences. The program consists of approximately 40 individual courses.