Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Arts

Course 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. Key Program Highlights 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. You’ll study core components in social work and choose two study areas in the arts. The program consists of approximately 40 individual courses. As a full-time student, you’ll typically study eight courses a year.