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Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

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Campus ?

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Delivery ?

On Campus

Duration

4 years full-time, or part-time equivalent

Starts

Autumn 2025
Autumn 2026
Spring 2026

Codes

CRICOS: 096746G
UOW: 1799

Overview

The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) provides an alternative final year of study for high achieving students who have demonstrated excellence in the first three years of the Bachelor of Social Work (347) degree.

The honours year provides a balance of skills, concepts and theory, as well as hands-on experience in professional practice. You will develop your skills in research design and methodology, allowing you to undertake a research project in connection with your final-year professional placement.

The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) offers fresh and innovative content, taught by experts in the social work field. The intensive professional experience in this degree will allow you to practise your skills with real people, in real- world situations giving you first-hand social work experience.

See the course handbook for more information.

In addition to the employment opportunities that are available to Bachelor of Social Work graduates, honours graduates will be able to seek professional employment related to research and program evaluation within the field of social work. Graduates will also have the opportunity to pursue their research interests through postgraduate research.

Accreditation & professional recognition

The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) is fully accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). It is an entry qualification into the social work profession and has been determined to meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS). Graduates of this course are eligible for membership of the AASW, which is required by many employers.

Graduates will also be required to meet AASW English language requirements for migration and/or employment purposes.

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Entry Requirements
Additional information

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

Academic Entry Requirements
To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.
English Language Requirements
The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

English Test
Overall Score

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

IELTS Academic
7.0

7.0

7.0

7.0

7.0

TOEFL (Internet-based)
94

24

27

24

23

UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Distinction (weighted average mark of 75 overall and minimum 75 in Academic Reading and Writing (ARW) and 75 in Academic Listening and Speaking (ALS))

Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

Compulsory Work Based Placement
This course requires completion of 500 hours of compulsory work-based placements in each of the final two years, for a total of 1000 hours over 104 weeks (10 hours per week). This course may also contain compulsory components to be completed online.

Workload
Full-Time Study Load

As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.
Credit for Prior Learning
If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

International Course fees table
Campus	Delivery method	Session fee*	Course fee*
Wollongong	On Campus	$15696 (2025)	$125568 (2025)
Shoalhaven	On Campus	$15696 (2025)	$125568 (2025)
Wollongong	On Campus	$15696 (2026)	$125568 (2026)
Shoalhaven	On Campus	$15696 (2026)	$125568 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

Autumn, 2025 at Wollongong
Orientation: Check your campus details
Session: 3 March - 27 June 2025
Applications close
- Domestic Applicants (UAC): 30 September 2024 (early bird), 30 January 2025 (final) (see UAC Key Dates).
- Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 December 2024*
- International Applicants: 9 December 2024*
*Applications must be complete with all the required documentation.

Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.
Spring, 2025 at Wollongong
Orientation: Check your campus details
Session: 28 July - 20 November 2025
Applications close
Domestic Applicants (UAC): 28 June 2025 (see UAC Key Dates).
- Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 May 2025*
- International Applicants: 5 May 2025*
*Applications must be complete with all the required documentation.

Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

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