Bachelor (Honours)
Social workers need contemporary skills to respond meaningfully to social problems. Our Bachelor of Social Work with Honours has been designed with direct industry input to reflect current and emerging practice trends in the profession.
The Bachelor of Social Work with Honours is a professionally accredited qualification, awarded full accreditation by the Australian Association of Social Workers. It is an entry qualification into the social work profession and has been determined to meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards.
The honours-level course has specialisation options, and you will engage with distinctive Tasmanian, national, and international contexts. Threaded through the course is a focus on decolonising, Indigenising, sustainability, collaboration, and innovation in social work, ensuring that as a graduate, you are well-equipped for new and diverse roles in changing workplaces.
The Bachelor of Social Work with Honours prepares students for generalist social work practice, helping them to develop core knowledge, skills and values that can be applied across practice settings, fields and methods of social work practice. In your third and fourth year of study, you'll complete a minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised professional field education placement.
Part-time students should be aware that undertaking their professional experience placement part-time may extend their course duration by up to a year. If you are studying part-time, please contact the Field Education team to discuss.
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you're not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study.
Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. In 2022, the lowest ATAR to receive an offer into this course was 69.7 The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive
If you do not receive the minimum ATAR please refer to Alternative entry pathways below.
To be eligible for an offer, you must have:
To be eligible for an offer, you must have:
If you have not successfully completed senior secondary, tertiary or TAFE/VET study, but have relevant work and life experience you can complete a personal competency statement.
If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors, including economic hardship, serious medical condition or disability.
We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course. Special consideration is not available for international applicants.
This course includes compulsory field placements. In order to participate in field placements, all students must:
All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements, University General Entry Requirements and any course specific requirements such as pre-requisite subjects, if applicable.
This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 7.0, with no individual band less than 7.0. No equivalent tests accepted for this course.
Admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Tasmania requires the completion of qualifications equivalent to a 12th year of education in Australia.
Please review the equivalent undergraduate entry requirements to see the minimum requirement relevant to your country. The ATAR information for this course is located in the "For Domestic Students" section of the entry requirements on this page.
You can also meet the General Entry Requirement for this course with the following qualifications or prior studies:
If you do not meet the minimum requirements, we offer the Foundation Studies Program.
This course includes compulsory field placements. In order to participate in field placements, all students must:
Social Workers support people to address challenges and improve their overall wellbeing. You could be working one-on-one offing direct counselling, helping families, facilitating rehabilitation groups, supporting community awareness, or advocating for policy changes.
The skills and expertise our Social Work graduates gain equips them for a diverse range of rewarding careers, including:
Postgraduate study
If you successfully complete this course, you may be also be eligible to apply for a range of other postgraduate courses including Graduate Certificates and Graduate Diplomas and Masters by coursework and research.
The Bachelor of Social Work with Honours is an externally accredited degree.
This course is accredited by Australian Association of Social Workers.
For further accreditation/membership requirements, please visit the Australian Association of Social Workers website.
If you have any queries about the accreditation process, please contact us for further information.
The Bachelor of Social Work with Honours is an externally accredited degree.
This course is accredited by Australian Association of Social Workers.
For further accreditation/membership requirements, please visit the Australian Association of Social Workers website.
If you have any queries about the accreditation process, please contact us for further information.
Completion of the Bachelor of Social Work with Honours requires 400 credit points including:
As an accredited course students must complete their study in the sequence below, ensuring all units at each year level are completed before progressing to higher levels, unless specific written approval has been given to vary the sequence. You can find your course planner here. Your course planner gives you a visual representation of your course and will help you plan which units to enrol in and when.
Applications for credit can be made in your course application. Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition of Prior Learning.
Talk to us on 1300 363 864 or enquire online about your credit transfer.