Bachelor of Social Work

at University of South Australia - Whyalla Campus Australia

This degree provides you with knowledge of the political, behavioural and social sciences, and equips you with the skills needed to work in a range of fields in social work and human services. It has been developed around the following four major areas of study:

• Social work theory
• Social work practice and skills
• Social policy
• Social research

What you'll learn

This degree focuses on four major areas of study:

• social work theory: you will develop knowledge of various social work approaches as they relate to individuals, families, communities, groups and organisations
• social work practice and skills: you will work in custom-built Social Work and Human Services Studio to develop a range of skills needed to work in social practice; in this dedicated space you will work alongside field practitioners and academic staff in simulated, real-life situations
• social policy: learn how to identify the social policies that affect people’s lives, and the strategic ways that social workers may be able to influence these policies
• social research: learn how to use, evaluate and construct research