Course details

Summary

Seek solutions to social challenges and improve lives by studying at a high level towards a rewarding career in social work.

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) programme provides an opportunity for high-achieving Bachelor of Social Work students to complete their study in social work at postgraduate level while still completing their degree in four years.

Students who have completed the third year of the four-year BSW programme with a high GPA are eligible for entry.

By completing your programme with honours, you will develop an advanced level of critical and analytical ability and gain a particular strength in developing evidence-led approaches and interventions in social work practice.

Note: If a GPA of 5 is not maintained during the year, honours will not be awarded.

Programme structure

The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) is an alternative pathway students can take in their fourth year of the Bachelor of Social Work programme.

The structure of this programme is identical to Year 1–3 of the standard Bachelor of Social Work programme. The structure only differs in the fourth year, where students in the honours programme take 700 level (postgraduate) courses instead of 400 level. Students will also complete a research project in an area of interest.

Where could this programme take you?

This programme will qualify you to work as a social worker and equip you with range of transferable skills for a variety of careers. By completing your Bachelor of Social Work with honours, you will hold a postgraduate qualification, which will increase your career opportunities and salary potential. It also counts towards the first year of a Master of Social Work, meaning you will only need to complete another year to obtain a masters degree.

Jobs related to this programme

• Child protection manager
• Community development coordinator
• Disability support worker
• Mental health and addiction support worker
• Probation officer
• Refugee and migrant case manager
• Social worker
• Youth worker

Further study options

• Master of Social Work
• Master of Counselling

Entry criteria

You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar) in a field relevant to your chosen specialisation.

You will typically require a GPE of 5.0. Some programmes may require higher scores, including the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in Accounting or Finance.

Applicants must also fulfill any one of the following English language requirements: overall paper-based TOEFL score of 575 plus essay (TWE) of 4.5; Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) score of 58 or higher, no individual language skill below borderline; Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE) score of 45 or higher; Pearson Test of English (PTE) academic overall score of 64 and no PTE communicative skills score below 58; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) score of 85.