Social Work

Social workers are committed to equality, human rights and social change. They work with individuals, groups and communities to address barriers that impact people’s quality of life, promote positive relationships, and advocate for human rights and social change at the societal, individual, policy and legislative levels.

In this course you will gain the expertise to work in these areas. You'll study in-depth human behaviour and complex social processes; and draw on knowledge from a range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, politics, philosophy, health and economics, to learn how people engage with one another, their communities and society.

You'll develop the skills and values necessary to counsel individuals and groups, and to work competently with children, young people, adults, the elderly and people from a range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

During your course you'll complete supervised fieldwork placements (totalling 1,050 hours over four years) in which you'll apply your learning in work environments and develop your professional identity.

What jobs can the Social Work lead to?

Careers

  • Community cultural development officer
  • Community liaison officer
  • Community support worker
  • Mental health worker
  • Outreach worker
  • Social worker
  • Welfare case worker.