南澳大學(xué)

This honours degree provides you with advanced knowledge of the political, behavioral and social sciences. On completion, you may be eligible to further your qualification with postgraduate study, including doctoral study. The focus of this degree is on the following four major areas of study:

social work theory

social work practice and skills

social policy

social research

Graduating with an honours degree will set you apart from the crowd, ensuring you have a competitive edge and are well-placed for a career in industry, research or further postgraduate study. In this degree you will:

• learn from industry experts and award-winning researchers
• gain practical experience in our on-campus Social Work Studios
• build workplace networks during field education placements

Your career

Social work requires a strong commitment to and passion for social justice and human rights. If you think you’ve got what it takes the employment opportunities are excellent and the demand for graduates in Australia is high, with graduating students quickly finding work in a wide range of fields. Careers to consider:

child protection services social worker: in collaboration with families and community services, identify and document cases of abuse and neglect and find appropriate services in support of child welfare

mental health social worker: provide support and referral opportunities for people experiencing poor mental health

healthcare social worker: help people access services to improve and maintain their health

aged care social worker: provide personal, physical and emotional support to older people who need assistance with everyday living

correctional services officer: aid in the rehabilitation and counselling of offenders

domestic violence victim services officer: counsel, investigate and report on incidences of domestic violence

disability services officer: provide support for people in the community with intellectual, physical, social and emotional disabilities

social planner: a pivotal role in creating liveable, sustainable communities; social planners create strategic policy and action that policy in order to meet the needs and wants of the people

academic in social work: combine research, teaching and administrative work to enhance the practice of social work and social work education

What you'll learn

This honours degree provides an advanced level of knowledge of the political and behavioral sciences with a specific focus on the following four major areas of study:

social work theory: you will develop knowledge of various social work approaches as they relate to individuals, families, communities, groups and organisations

social work practice and skills: you will work in custom-built Social Work Studios to develop a range of skills needed to work in social practice; in this dedicated space you will work alongside field practitioners and academic staff in simulated, real-life situations

social policy: learn how to identify the social policies that affect people’s lives, and the strategic ways that social workers may be able to influence these policies

social research: learn how to use, evaluate, construct and undertake research

Future study opportunities

Doctor of Philosophy