Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Arts

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) / Bachelor of Arts is a five-year double degree that combines social work and arts studies. It prepares students for careers in social work and the arts, with a focus on improving the lives of vulnerable individuals. The program includes practical and theoretical classes, as well as two social work placements and opportunities for arts-related internships. Graduates are accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) / Bachelor of Arts is a five-year double degree that develops your worldview and prepares you to directly improve the lives of vulnerable individuals. Experience practical and theoretical classes under guidance from industry professionals and current social workers. Pursue studies that you love and deepen your understanding of the world with your choice of humanities, languages, and social studies subjects. You'll build diverse skills and knowledge in the arts, complemented with human services such as mental health, social work counselling, community work, sociology, psychology, and working with Indigenous communities. In addition to two social work placements, you’ll have opportunities for arts-related internships in Australia and overseas. Graduate with real connections, real experience, and professional skills accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Outline:

Year 1

• Introduction to Social Work
• Social Policy and Legislation
• Social Work Practice I
• Human Growth and Development
• Sociology I
• Psychology I
• English I
• History I

Year 2

• Social Work Practice II
• Social Work Research Methods
• Social Work Theory
• Social Welfare Policy
• Sociology II
• Psychology II
• English II
• History II

Year 3

• Social Work Practice III
• Social Work Intervention Strategies
• Social Work Ethics and Values
• Social Work Supervision
• Sociology III
• Psychology III
• English III

Year 4

• Social Work Practice IV
• Social Work Thesis
• Social Work Field Placement I
• Human Services Management
• Sociology IV

Year 5

• Social Work Practice V
• Social Work Field Placement II
• Arts-related Internship
• Social Work Capstone Project

Assessment:

Assessment methods and criteria will vary depending on the course. However, common assessment methods include:

• Essays
• Reports
• Presentations
• Exams
• Case studies
• Fieldwork

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced academics and practitioners. The teaching methods used include:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Seminars
• Fieldwork

Careers:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) / Bachelor of Arts can pursue a wide range of careers in the social work and arts fields. Some common career paths include:

• Social worker
• Counsellor
• Community worker
• Policy analyst
• Researcher
• Arts administrator
• Cultural officer
• Journalist
• Teacher