Bachelor of Social Work

Become an agent of positive change in diverse communities with UNE's accredited Bachelor of Social Work. With an emphasis on social work in rural and complex community environments, our flexibly delivered course will equip you with the practical skills to work with and empower individuals, groups and communities who experience marginalisation, isolation or discrimination.

This innovative and flexible social work course has an emphasis on rural and complex communities, and focuses on rights-based practice, mental health, Indigenous peoples, child protection and the law.

Areas of study

Social work.

Career opportunities

Hospitals and community health centres, early intervention, child protection programs and family support services, schools, justice systems, housing services, mental health, disability and aged care services.

Professional recognition

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

As a graduate you may be eligible for membership of this professional body.

Practical experience

This course incorporates 1000 hours of professional fieldwork (clinical) placements supervised by experienced practitioners in diverse social work settings, either locally or overseas.

Fees and charges

Refer to UNE current fee information.