University of New South Wales

Overview

Enhance your career prospects with the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of New South Wales. This dual degree equips you with the essential skills to support individuals facing various challenges, including homelessness, addiction, abuse, mental health issues, poverty, aging, and discrimination.

Through a comprehensive curriculum that integrates social work practice with the humanities and social sciences, you will learn to devise effective solutions that alleviate stress and enhance the quality of life for diverse populations.

What you'll study

Core Courses Include:

• Culture, Experience and Change
• Rethinking the Social
• Psychology IA
• Lifespan, Health and Resilience
• Policy and Society
• Social Research and Society

Students will also have the opportunity to select electives that align with their interests, culminating in a capstone project that integrates their learning.

Entry requirements

No specific GRE, GMAT, or GPA requirements are mandated for this program. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English through one of the following:

• TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 94
• PTE Academic: Minimum score of 65
• IELTS: Minimum score of 7

Evidence of English proficiency may be required based on educational background and citizenship. Non-native English speakers must provide proof of English proficiency prior to admission.

Career prospects

Upon graduation, international students may be eligible for a post-study work permit in Australia, allowing them to gain practical work experience in their field of study. The duration of the work permit typically aligns with the length of the study program completed, up to a maximum of 2 years. Eligibility criteria include holding a valid student visa during the course of study and meeting specific academic requirements. For detailed information, please refer to the Australian Department of Home Affairs.