The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) provides an alternative final year of study for high achieving students who have demonstrated excellence in the first three years of the Bachelor of Social Work (347) degree.
The honours year provides a balance of skills, concepts and theory, as well as hands-on experience in professional practice. You will develop your skills in research design and methodology, allowing you to undertake a research project in connection with your final-year professional placement.
The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) offers fresh and innovative content, taught by experts in the social work field. The intensive professional experience in this degree will allow you to practise your skills with real people, in real- world situations giving you first-hand social work experience.
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Locations
George Evans Rd, West Nowra 2541
Northfields Ave, Wollongong 2522
Entry Requirements
You must meet ONE of the following requirements:
Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR score 75.00 or equivalent.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work may apply to complete the fourth year at honours level, provided they meet the requirements below:
- Completion of the first three years (full-time equivalent) of the Bachelor of Social Work.
- Attained a Distinction average across all 200-level and 300-level SOWK subjects.
- Proposed research topic has been approved by the Honours Coordinator.
- Availability of a suitable supervisor.
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About University of Wollongong
Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception. In those early days developing the Illawarra and its industries focused our intent and our pioneering spirit was born. From these origins, we have grown to be a diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. Our success is the creation of our people and valued partnerships, locally, regionally and internationally.
We are driven and determined, yet collegial and ethical in all that we do. We are always looking to serve our communities and share our knowledge and expertise with them for mutual betterment.
We aspire to set the standard for inclusiveness, diversity and equity. We welcome – and benefit from – the diversity of our communities within Australia and internationally. We will continue to champion Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Reconciliation.
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