A One-of-Its Kind Accredited Social Work Program
Studying Social Work at UNSW is the only accredited social work program in Australia that integrates Honours into your entire Undergraduate degree. Our leading academics guide you through a dynamic, evidence-informed and synergistic program built to help you make a positive impact at all levels of society. From counselling and advocacy to community work, research and policy development, learn how to make a real difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities.
An Enriching Learning Experience
Our dynamic and accredited Social Work program brings you a rich, interactive experience to put you at the forefront of employment opportunities in human services. Students undertake 1,000 hours of core education in real-world contexts, offering you nurturing yet transformative professional experiences. You'll gain the critical skills to nurture people’s strengths and resources within and beyond their social and cultural environments.
“The social work profession promotes social change, problem-solving in human relationships and the empowerment and liberation of people to enhance well-being… Principles of human rights and social justice are fundamental to social work.”
(International Definition of Social Work, IFSW, 2004)
Become a Driver of Change in Your Community
Studying Social Work at UNSW opens the door to a range of career options across a multitude of sectors, including private and government agencies, social welfare support organisations and community groups. Our strong partnerships and placement opportunities elevate your recognition and employability upon graduation.
Key specialisations of practice include:
- Building and sustaining communities
- Caring for elders and the elderly
- Addressing gendered violence
- Empowering people from diverse cultures
- Promoting mental health and wellbeing
- Supporting victims of crime and violence
- Counselling individuals and families
- Social planning and social development
- Including people with disabilities
- Delivering justice in corrective services
- Developing social policy
- Collaborating with Indigenous communities
- Protecting children
- Excelling in health services
- Strengthening families
- Preventing human trafficking and sexual slavery