Program Overview

Overview

The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) provides an alternative final year of study for high achieving students who have demonstrated excellence in the first three years of the Bachelor of Social Work (347) degree.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) is fully accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). It is an entry qualification into the social work profession and has been determined to meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS). Graduates of this course are eligible for membership of the AASW, which is required by many employers.

Admissions Information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

Academic Entry Requirements

To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications.

English Language Requirements

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

• English Test: IELTS Academic
• Overall Score: 7.0
• Reading: 7.0
• Writing: 7.0
• Listening: 7.0
• Speaking: 7.0
• TOEFL (Internet-based): 94
• Reading: 24
• Writing: 27
• Listening: 24
• Speaking: 23

Course Details

• Duration: 4 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
• Delivery: On Campus
• Starts: Autumn 2025
• Codes:
  • CRICOS:
  • UOW: 1799

Workload

As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study.

Credit for Prior Learning

If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

Fees

International Course fees table:

• Campus: Wollongong
• Delivery method: On Campus
• Session fee: $15696 (2025)
• Course fee:

Key Dates

• Autumn Session, 2025 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
• Autumn Session, 2026 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete.
  • Session Details:
    • Orientation: Check your campus details
    • Session start: 2 March, 2026
    • Census date: 31 March, 2026
    • Mid-session recess: 20 - 24 April, 2026
    • Session end: 25 June, 2026
• Spring Session, 2026 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete.
  • Session Details:
    • Orientation: Check your campus details
    • Session start: 27 July, 2026
    • Census date: 31 August, 2026
    • Mid-session recess: 28 September - 2 October, 2026
    • Session end: 19 November, 2026

Compulsory Work-Based Placement

This course requires completion of 500 hours of compulsory work-based placements in each of the final two years, for a total of 1000 hours over 104 weeks (10 hours per week). This course may also contain compulsory components to be completed online.