Social Work degrees
UNSW
CRICOS provider number: 00098G TEQSA provider ID: PRV12055
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Help change lives by solving problems in human relationships, promoting social change and enhancing the wellbeing of others. Our Social Work degree has a strong emphasis on practical skills. You will be guided by social workers and industry professionals throughout the program. You will gain expertise in a wide variety of areas, including mental health, social work counselling, community work, sociology, psychology and working with Indigenous communities.
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Double degrees: Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) can be combined with, 422401 Bachelor of Arts, 422402 Bachelor of Social Sciences, 426000 Bachelor of Laws and 422403 Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
ATAR Profile: Some UNSW offers were issued based on the UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer Scheme with a lower ATAR entry requirement. Refer to the Admissions Information for a complete ATAR profile by degree.
Areas of study
Contextual studies, social and behavioural sciences, social work practice. Also refer to 422000 Bachelor of Arts, 422301 Bachelor of Social Sciences, 422350 Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Career opportunities
Social workers in hospitals, government departments, welfare agencies, industry/corporate, community organisations, independent practice.
Professional recognition
Accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers. It is an entry qualification into the social work profession and meets the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards.
Practical experience
Two field placements (980 hours).
Honours
Available as an additional year to high achieving students.
Fees and charges
Refer to UNSW current fee information.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Recommended studies: English Advanced.
Demonstrate your passions and skills alongside your ATAR. Depending on your preferred degree, you'll complete either a critical reflection or a portfolio, with successful applicants receiving an early conditional offer with an adjusted ATAR entry requirement for their preferred degree. See more information about UNSW Admission Pathways.
Portfolio (optional): Demonstrate your passions and skills alongside your ATAR. Depending on your preferred degree, you'll complete either a critical reflection or a portfolio, with successful applicants receiving an early conditional offer with an adjusted ATAR entry requirement for their preferred degree. See more information about UNSW Admission Pathways.
Other applicants
Refer to UNSW general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the UNSW website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
* The Lowest ATAR to which an offer was made, for 422403 Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, is based on a UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer.
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.
Double degree options
Double degree options are available in a number of UNSW courses.
Honours at UNSW
Studying honours offers a chance to develop your research and professional skills guided by staff who are passionate about research and the development of new researchers. Honours is an integral component of many UNSW courses or may be offered as an additional year of study to meritorious students.