Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Arts

Study Area

Community Services & Social work

Study Level

Undergraduate

University

The University of New South Wales

State

NSW

Course Detail

Campus

Kensington

Intake Time

February & June

Standard Duration

5.7 years

About the Course

Broaden your career options by studying Social Work and Arts together.The Social Work component teaches you to understand people, giving you the skills to help them through challenging times such as homelessness, addiction, abuse, mental illness, poverty, ageing and discrimination.Studies in the areas of social work practice, contextual studies, and social and behavioural sciences equip you to find solutions to help people reduce stress and improve their quality of life.There is a strong emphasis on practical skills, which includes work with Aboriginal people, counselling skills, community and group work, ethical practice, working with mental health and trauma, and child protection.The flexibility of the Arts degree allows you to pursue your interests and career aspirations across a range of disciplines within the humanities and social sciences, including languages, arts, history, philosophy and business. In whichever area you choose to study, you will develop transferable skills and in-depth knowledge, and gain the tools to think critically, communicate effectively and conduct independent research.

Requirements

Average Score

ATAR 75

IELTS

6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

Background Requirements

No

The University of New South Wales

Institute Ranking

#44 in QS World University Rankings 2021, #4 in Australia

Program Ranking