Degree overview

Do you want a purpose-driven life? Social Work provides endless opportunities to make a difference.

Social workers are involved in meaningful, life-changing work. You will learn about supporting and resolving personal and social relationship issues between individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities.

Career opportunities

Social work offers many fields of practice that lead to diverse career pathways.

In Australia, social workers are generally employed in several industries, including:

  • health care and social assistance
  • government, public administration and safety
  • education and training
  • administrative and support services

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86.8% employed within four months of graduating.

Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-2022 - Undergraduate Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

UAC Code , Program Code 12317

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CRICOS Code , Program Code 12317

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UAC Code

Program Code 12317

This criteria is based on a full-time domestic student attending Callaghan campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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CRICOS Code

Program Code 12317

This criteria is based on a full-time international student attending Callaghan campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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As a commencing student in this degree, you may be eligible for the new Tertiary Health Study Subsidy. To learn more and submit your application visit NSW Health.

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Course overview

You will study courses which include an integrated approach to theory, practice and social work values. Complete core courses in subject areas that further enrich your expertise in social work like:

  • social work
  • Aboriginal studies
  • philosophy
  • psychology
  • sociology and anthropology
  • a directed course in law

You will also choose from a wide range of electives to extend and complement your core studies in social work.

2024 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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Student experience

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At the University of Newcastle, we embed practical, hands-on learning in all our degrees. Check out just some of the opportunities our students have had to build their experience.

Career-ready placements

Students are given the opportunity to undertake career-ready placements with rewarding fieldwork opportunities over 1,000 hours of supervised field placements. During this placement students will be engaged in work in social work focused organisations including government departments, health facilities, family and community services, hospitals, community organisations etc.

Studying at Newcastle campus

Studying at Central Coast campus

How to apply

Apply as a domestic student

You are a domestic student if you are:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
  • A permanent resident of Australia
  • A holder of a permanent Australian visa.

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