Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor

Become a skilled social worker with the ability to nurture people's self-reliance and problem-solving abilities. If you have always cared about others, this degree gives you an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals, families, groups and communities.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

4 years full-time, 8 years part-time

Course Code

013975D

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Mar

Domestic Fees

$26,240 per year / $104,960 total

About this course

Become a skilled social worker with the ability to nurture people's self-reliance and problem-solving abilities. If you have always cared about others, this degree gives you an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals, families, groups and communities.

Study locations

Liverpool City

Parramatta South

Career pathways

With a Bachelor of Social Work, there are so many ways to influence the world you'll live in.

Take on an exciting research role
Influence the development of social policy
Champion the vulnerable through social advocacy and activism.
Get involved in Human Services and help Improve aged care, communities, education providers and transport services

Case Worker

Become a caseworker/manager and make a difference in the areas of child protection, drug and alcohol services or community health.

Counsellor

Become a counsellor and change the lives of people struggling with emotional issues.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Social Work courses at Western Sydney University.

85.3%

Overall satisfaction

88%

Skill scale

66.7%

Teaching scale

65.1%

Employed full-time

$67k

Average salary

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