UndergraduatePsychology
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) at the University of Newcastle is a purpose-driven degree grounded in social justice, human rights and collective wellbeing. Students learn how to support individuals and families while challenging the social, political and economic structures that shape people's lives, working alongside people experiencing marginalisation. Students analyse the structural forces behind poverty, gender inequality, racism and colonialism, and the accredited degree prepares graduates for professional social work practice.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 2 parts
- Core Courses: Blak Australia
- Psychology Introduction 1
- Psychology Introduction 2
- Society and Culture: an Introduction to Sociology
- Introduction to Social Work 1
- Introduction to Social Work 2
- Social Work Theory and Practice A
- Interpersonal Skills for Professional Practice
- Violence, Abuse and Trauma : Theory and Practice
- Social Work Theory and Practice B
- Social Policy and Planning in Regional Contexts
- Law for Social Work and the Social Sciences
- Social Work Theory and Practice C
- Social Work Ethics
- Field Placement 1
- Social Work Honours Project
- Social Work Theory and Practice
- Field Placement 2
- Social Work Research
- Course List: Media Literacy
- What is Anthropology
- Shaping Human Services: Social Policy and the Political Process
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC) , the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
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