Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Undergraduate | 2026

Mode

On Campus

Start date

February, July

Campus

Magill, Adelaide City Campus

Duration

4 year(s) full-time

Program code

HSOCW

Study as

Full-time

Indicative annual fees

$43,400

Non-tuition fees

Prerequisite

None

Assumed knowledge

None

English language requirements

IELTS Overall 7 IELTS Reading 7 IELTS Listening 7 IELTS Speaking 7 IELTS Writing 7 Equivalent English qualifications

CRICOS code

115757K

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program at undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher.

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

IELTS Overall 7
IELTS Reading 7
IELTS Listening 7
IELTS Speaking 7
IELTS Writing 7

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by Adelaide University and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:

Equivalent English qualifications

International admissions by country

Country	Requirement	Score
Australia	ATAR	85
Bangladesh	Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)	4.95
Canada	Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)	80%
China	Gaokao	75%
Denmark	Studentereksamen (stx: Upper Secondary School Diploma)	7 (Good)
France	French Baccalaureate	12.5
Global	International Baccalaureate	30
Hong Kong	Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)	19
India	CBSE and CISCE	85
India	State Board Examinations	95
Indonesia	SMA III	85%
Kenya	Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)	A-
Malaysia	Matrikulasi	3.22
Malaysia	Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)	3.22
Malaysia	United Entrance Certificate (UEC)	15
Nepal	National Examinations Board (NEB)	3.41
Norway	Upper Secondary School Certificate (Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole) / Vitnemal For Videregaende Opplaering	4.4
Phillippines	High School Diploma (Grade 12) (Academic Track) K12	90%
Singapore	Singapore GCE Advanced Levels	10
South Korea	College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT)	345
Sri Lanka	GCE A Levels	11
Sweden	Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate	15.5
Taiwan	GSAT %	75%
Thailand	Matayom 6	3.80
UK / Global	GCE Advanced Levels	10
USA / Global	Advanced Placement (AP)	10
USA / Global	America College Test (ACT)	26
USA / Global	Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT)	1220
Vietnam	Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông (Vietnamese Year 12)	8.5

Note:

The start date for International students is February only.

Why Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)?

Social workers are found on humanity’s frontlines, offering support to people experiencing hardship or significant change. They take a whole-person approach, considering all parts of an individual’s life, to ensure support services are tailored to their specific needs.

Are you passionate about social justice and equity? Have a strong calling to help those in need? Enjoy finding practical and creative solutions to complex issues? Then our Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) is the perfect degree for you.

This honours degree provides an advanced level of knowledge in the political and behavioural sciences. You’ll also complete a major research project under the guidance of an experienced supervisor, with the opportunity to publish upon completion.

Overview

Our Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) provides an advanced level of knowledge in the social and behavioural sciences, with a specific focus on four major areas of study: social work theory, social work practice and skills, social policy and social research.

Our comprehensive range of core and elective courses enable you to dive deep into a wide-range of theories, principles, and approaches to working with diverse populations – equipping you with the skills needed for social and human services work.

Additionally, you’ll undertake your own research project under the guidance of an experienced supervisor, with the opportunity to publish post-completion.

Throughout your studies, you’ll have multiple opportunities to put your learning into practice. Hone your professional skillset with simulated client studios and 2 x 500-hour industry placements.

These combined experiences guarantee that you will graduate equipped with advanced knowledge, techniques, and professional skills essential for success in your social work career.

Key features

Develop an advanced understanding of political and behavioural sciences.
Explore social work approaches for working alongside individuals, families, communities, groups and within organisations.
Grow your skills alongside field practitioners and academic staff in simulated and real-life scenarios.
Complete a major research project under the guidance of an experienced supervisor.
Gain valuable professional experience through 2 x 500-hour industry placements.

What you'll learn

The first year of the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to core social work theory, principles, and perspectives. You’ll complete courses covering communication skills in social work and human services, social theory, human service provision, and child development.

From second year, you’ll take core courses focused on professional skills and practical approaches, designed to prepare you for upcoming placements. These courses cover topics including:

Advanced social work theory and practice
Applied psychology
Community and group work
Governance and citizenship
Human service intervention
Human service workers and the law
Mental health and wellbeing
Policy practice
Preparation for field placement
Social policy
Social research methods
Social work interviewing skills.

To ensure you're prepared for your career, you'll complete 2 x 500-hour industry placements during the third and fourth years of your degree.

In your final year, you'll also conduct a significant research project supervised by an experienced mentor. There's even the chance to publish your research findings after completion.

Assessment methods for this degree encompass projects, e-portfolios, essays, assignments, examinations and a major research project.

What courses you'll study

Complete 192 units comprising:

162 units from Core courses, and
24 units for all Work integrated learning, and
6 units for Electives

Complete exactly 162 units from the following:

	Course code	Units
Course name Human Service Provision	Course code SOCI1009	Units 6
Course name Communication Skills in Social Work and Human Services	Course code SOWK1001	Units 6
Course name The Social World	Course code SOWK1002	Units 6
Course name Child Development	Course code SOWK1003	Units 6
Course name Governance and Citizenship in Australia	Course code POLI1011	Units 6
Course name Applied Psychology	Course code PSYC1010	Units 6
Course name Group Work	Course code PSYC1009	Units 6
Course name Australian Social Policy	Course code POLI2010	Units 6
Course name Working with Community	Course code SOWK2001	Units 6
Course name Human Service Intervention	Course code SOWK2002	Units 6
Course name Social Research Methods	Course code SOCI2009	Units 6
Course name Interviewing Skills in Social Work and Human Services	Course code SOWK2003	Units 6
Course name Mental Health and Mental Wellbeing	Course code SOWK2004	Units 6
Course name Preparation for Field Placement	Course code SOWK2005	Units 6
Course name Human Service Workers and the Law	Course code SOWK2008	Units 6
Course name Aboriginal Australians and the Human Services	Course code SOWK2006	Units 6
Course name Policy Practice	Course code POLI3021	Units 6
Course name Advanced Social Work Theory and Practice	Course code SOWK3003	Units 6
Course name Working with Human Service Organisations	Course code SOWK3004	Units 6
Course name Child Centred Practice	Course code SOWK3005	Units 6
Course name Leading and Managing in Human Service Organisations	Course code SOWK4011	Units 6
Course name Applied Social Research (Honours)	Course code SOWK4006	Units 6
Course name Social Work Honours Research Project 1	Course code SOWK4010	Units 12
Course name Social Work Field Education (Honours)	Course code SOWK4007	Units 18
Course name Protecting Children	Course code SOWK4009	Units 6
Course name Trauma Informed Practice (UniSA)	Course code SOWK4003	Units 6

Notes

1. Within the first 6 months of enrolling in the program all students are required to have obtained a National Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and, a Working with Children, Aged, NDIS and Vulnerable People clearance through the Department of Human Services (DHS).

2. Field Education consists of 1000 hours of supervised placement to be undertaken during the third and fourth years. Students are advised that they will be required to attend field education placements generally but not exclusively during normal working hours in both teaching and non-teaching weeks, for between 3 and 5 days per week. Students are strongly encouraged to undertake one rural placement.

3. Prior to commencing placement, all students must have successfully completed a 1-day Child Safe Environments Course.

4. Most placements will require students to hold a current driver's licence and to be willing to drive an agency car. Some agencies will require a recognised First Aid Certificate. Not having a current driver's licence will limit your placement choices.

5. Students choosing to undertake a minor must take the specified minor attached to this program.

6. The program is designed to graduate professional social workers who can function effectively in demanding environments. It satisfies professional and employer requirements through its content and its assessment processes. Students are advised that the program does require consistent participation in a wide range of potentially challenging classroom, assessment and field activities.

7. The program is four years of full-time study but may also be studied part-time and while there are two 18 unit courses both can be taken in part time mode in negotiation with the Field Education Course Coordinator and the Honours Coordinator.

8. Students are required to pass the Interview assessment to enrol in placement. Students failing the Interview will be given the chance to retake the assessment.

9. Students studying externally will be required to attend a minimum of 20 days on campus spread over the four years of the program to meet the Australian Association of Social Workers accreditation requirements around attendance.

10. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work are eligible to apply to transfer to the 4 year Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) program if they have achieved a GPA of 5.0 or higher. Transfer into the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) program for students is encouraged at any point in the first three years of the program but is highly encouraged in the first two years to ensure a smooth transition prior to the first placement.

11. The first year and a half of the Bachelor of Social Work is in common with the Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Human Services. Transfer between the degrees is possible. Transferring by mid-year of second year ensures smooth transition between the degrees and avoids any problems in relation to field education, the minor, and AASW field education requirements.

Course name		Course code	Units
Year 1
Semester 1
	Course name Human Service Provision	Course code SOCI1009	Units 6
	Course name Communication Skills in Social Work and Human Services	Course code SOWK1001	Units 6
	Course name The Social World	Course code SOWK1002	Units 6
	Course name Child Development	Course code SOWK1003	Units 6
Semester 2
	Course name Governance and Citizenship in Australia	Course code POLI1011	Units 6
	Course name Applied Psychology	Course code PSYC1010	Units 6
	Course name Group Work	Course code PSYC1009	Units 6
	Course name Working with Community	Course code SOWK2001	Units 6
Year 2
Semester 1
	Course name Human Service Intervention	Course code SOWK2002	Units 6
	Course name Australian Social Policy	Course code POLI2010	Units 6
	Course name Social Research Methods	Course code SOCI2009	Units 6
	Course name Interviewing Skills in Social Work and Human Services	Course code SOWK2003	Units 6
Semester 2
	Course name Mental Health and Mental Wellbeing	Course code SOWK2004	Units 6
	Course name Preparation for Field Placement	Course code SOWK2005	Units 6
	Course name Human Service Workers and the Law	Course code SOWK2008	Units 6
	Course name Informed Practice with Children	Course code SOWK2007	Units 6
Year 3
Semester 1
	Course name Aboriginal Australians and the Human Services	Course code SOWK2006	Units 6
	Course name Social Work Field Education 1	Course code SOWK3002	Units 18
Semester 2
	Course name Advanced Social Work Theory and Practice	Course code SOWK3003	Units 6
	Course name Policy Practice	Course code POLI3021	Units 6
	Course name Working with Human Service Organisations	Course code SOWK3004	Units 6
	Course name Child Centred Practice	Course code SOWK3005	Units 6
Year 4
Semester 1
	Course name Applied Social Research (Honours)	Course code SOWK4006	Units 6
	Course name Social Work Honours Research Project 1	Course code SOWK4010	Units 12
Semester 2
	Course name Social Work Field Education (Honours)	Course code SOWK4007	Units 18
	Course name Social Work Honours Research Project 2	Course code SOWK4008	Units 6

Complete 24 units for ALL of the following:

Course name		Course code	Units
	Course name Social Work Field Education 1	Course code SOWK3002	Units 18
	Course name Social Work Honours Research Project 2	Course code SOWK4008	Units 6

Notes

1. Within the first 6 months of enrolling in the program all students are required to have obtained a National Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and, a Working with Children, Aged, NDIS and Vulnerable People clearance through the Department of Human Services (DHS).

2. Field Education consists of 1000 hours of supervised placement to be undertaken during the third and fourth years. Students are advised that they will be required to attend field education placements generally but not exclusively during normal working hours in both teaching and non-teaching weeks, for between 3 and 5 days per week. Students are strongly encouraged to undertake one rural placement.

3. Prior to commencing placement, all students must have successfully completed a 1-day Child Safe Environments Course.

4. Most placements will require students to hold a current driver's licence and to be willing to drive an agency car. Some agencies will require a recognised First Aid Certificate. Not having a current driver's licence will limit your placement choices.

5. Students choosing to undertake a minor must take the specified minor attached to this program.

6. The program is designed to graduate professional social workers who can function effectively in demanding environments. It satisfies professional and employer requirements through its content and its assessment processes. Students are advised that the program does require consistent participation in a wide range of potentially challenging classroom, assessment and field activities.

7. The program is four years of full-time study but may also be studied part-time and while there are two 18 unit courses both can be taken in part time mode in negotiation with the Field Education Course Coordinator and the Honours Coordinator.

8. Students are required to pass the Interview assessment to enrol in placement. Students failing the Interview will be given the chance to retake the assessment.

9. Students studying externally will be required to attend a minimum of 20 days on campus spread over the four years of the program to meet the Australian Association of Social Workers accreditation requirements around attendance.

10. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work are eligible to apply to transfer to the 4 year Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) program if they have achieved a GPA of 5.0 or higher. Transfer into the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) program for students is encouraged at any point in the first three years of the program but is highly encouraged in the first two years to ensure a smooth transition prior to the first placement.

11. The first year and a half of the Bachelor of Social Work is in common with the Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Human Services. Transfer between the degrees is possible. Transferring by mid-year of second year ensures smooth transition between the degrees and avoids any problems in relation to field education, the minor, and AASW field education requirements.

Course name		Course code	Units
Year 1
Semester 1
	Course name Human Service Provision	Course code SOCI1009	Units 6
	Course name Communication Skills in Social Work and Human Services	Course code SOWK1001	Units 6
	Course name The Social World	Course code SOWK1002	Units 6
	Course name Child Development	Course code SOWK1003	Units 6
Semester 2
	Course name Governance and Citizenship in Australia	Course code POLI1011	Units 6
	Course name Applied Psychology	Course code PSYC1010	Units 6
	Course name Group Work	Course code PSYC1009	Units 6
	Course name Working with Community	Course code SOWK2001	Units 6
Year 2
Semester 1
	Course name Human Service Intervention	Course code SOWK2002	Units 6
	Course name Australian Social Policy	Course code POLI2010	Units 6
	Course name Social Research Methods	Course code SOCI2009	Units 6
	Course name Interviewing Skills in Social Work and Human Services	Course code SOWK2003	Units 6
Semester 2
	Course name Mental Health and Mental Wellbeing	Course code SOWK2004	Units 6
	Course name Preparation for Field Placement	Course code SOWK2005	Units 6
	Course name Human Service Workers and the Law	Course code SOWK2008	Units 6
	Course name Informed Practice with Children	Course code SOWK2007	Units 6
Year 3
Semester 1
	Course name Aboriginal Australians and the Human Services	Course code SOWK2006	Units 6
	Course name Social Work Field Education 1	Course code SOWK3002	Units 18
Semester 2
	Course name Advanced Social Work Theory and Practice	Course code SOWK3003	Units 6
	Course name Policy Practice	Course code POLI3021	Units 6
	Course name Working with Human Service Organisations	Course code SOWK3004	Units 6
	Course name Child Centred Practice	Course code SOWK3005	Units 6
Year 4
Semester 1
	Course name Applied Social Research (Honours)	Course code SOWK4006	Units 6
	Course name Social Work Honours Research Project 1	Course code SOWK4010	Units 12
Semester 2
	Course name Social Work Field Education (Honours)	Course code SOWK4007	Units 18
	Course name Social Work Honours Research Project 2	Course code SOWK4008	Units 6

Complete 6 units for either of the following:

6 units from University-wide electives, or
6 units for all Program electives

Course name		Course code	Units
	Course name Informed Practice with Children	Course code SOWK2007	Units 6

Notes

1. Within the first 6 months of enrolling in the program all students are required to have obtained a National Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and, a Working with Children, Aged, NDIS and Vulnerable People clearance through the Department of Human Services (DHS).

2. Field Education consists of 1000 hours of supervised placement to be undertaken during the third and fourth years. Students are advised that they will be required to attend field education placements generally but not exclusively during normal working hours in both teaching and non-teaching weeks, for between 3 and 5 days per week. Students are strongly encouraged to undertake one rural placement.

3. Prior to commencing placement, all students must have successfully completed a 1-day Child Safe Environments Course.

4. Most placements will require students to hold a current driver's licence and to be willing to drive an agency car. Some agencies will require a recognised First Aid Certificate. Not having a current driver's licence will limit your placement choices.

5. Students choosing to undertake a minor must take the specified minor attached to this program.

6. The program is designed to graduate professional social workers who can function effectively in demanding environments. It satisfies professional and employer requirements through its content and its assessment processes. Students are advised that the program does require consistent participation in a wide range of potentially challenging classroom, assessment and field activities.

7. The program is four years of full-time study but may also be studied part-time and while there are two 18 unit courses both can be taken in part time mode in negotiation with the Field Education Course Coordinator and the Honours Coordinator.

8. Students are required to pass the Interview assessment to enrol in placement. Students failing the Interview will be given the chance to retake the assessment.

9. Students studying externally will be required to attend a minimum of 20 days on campus spread over the four years of the program to meet the Australian Association of Social Workers accreditation requirements around attendance.

10. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work are eligible to apply to transfer to the 4 year Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) program if they have achieved a GPA of 5.0 or higher. Transfer into the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) program for students is encouraged at any point in the first three years of the program but is highly encouraged in the first two years to ensure a smooth transition prior to the first placement.

11. The first year and a half of the Bachelor of Social Work is in common with the Bachelor of Social Science majoring in Human Services. Transfer between the degrees is possible. Transferring by mid-year of second year ensures smooth transition between the degrees and avoids any problems in relation to field education, the minor, and AASW field education requirements.
Free electives - The Justice & Society Study Tour course can be chosen in place of an elective course as part of this program. Additional fees apply for the study tour component of this course, and enrolment is conditional upon successful application in a competitive Expression of Interest process as well as successful completion of 36 units.

Course name		Course code	Units
Year 1
Semester 1
	Course name Human Service Provision	Course code SOCI1009	Units 6
	Course name Communication Skills in Social Work and Human Services	Course code SOWK1001	Units 6
	Course name The Social World	Course code SOWK1002	Units 6
	Course name Child Development	Course code SOWK1003	Units 6
Semester 2
	Course name Governance and Citizenship in Australia	Course code POLI1011	Units 6
	Course name Applied Psychology	Course code PSYC1010	Units 6
	Course name Group Work	Course code PSYC1009	Units 6
	Course name Working with Community	Course code SOWK2001	Units 6
Year 2
Semester 1
	Course name Human Service Intervention	Course code SOWK2002	Units 6
	Course name Australian Social Policy	Course code POLI2010	Units 6
	Course name Social Research Methods	Course code SOCI2009	Units 6
	Course name Interviewing Skills in Social Work and Human Services	Course code SOWK2003	Units 6
Semester 2
	Course name Mental Health and Mental Wellbeing	Course code SOWK2004	Units 6
	Course name Preparation for Field Placement	Course code SOWK2005	Units 6
	Course name Human Service Workers and the Law	Course code SOWK2008	Units 6
	Course name Informed Practice with Children	Course code SOWK2007	Units 6
Year 3
Semester 1
	Course name Aboriginal Australians and the Human Services	Course code SOWK2006	Units 6
	Course name Social Work Field Education 1	Course code SOWK3002	Units 18
Semester 2
	Course name Advanced Social Work Theory and Practice	Course code SOWK3003	Units 6
	Course name Policy Practice	Course code POLI3021	Units 6
	Course name Working with Human Service Organisations	Course code SOWK3004	Units 6
	Course name Child Centred Practice	Course code SOWK3005	Units 6
Year 4
Semester 1
	Course name Applied Social Research (Honours)	Course code SOWK4006	Units 6
	Course name Social Work Honours Research Project 1	Course code SOWK4010	Units 12
Semester 2
	Course name Social Work Field Education (Honours)	Course code SOWK4007	Units 18
	Course name Social Work Honours Research Project 2	Course code SOWK4008	Units 6

Career outcomes

Social workers provide support, counselling and service referrals. They undertake research and advocacy with the ultimate aim of promoting a more fair and inclusive society.

You could work in a hospital, providing advocacy support to give patients a voice and ensure they receive appropriate care and resources. Maybe you’ll specialise in services for the elderly, assisting older people to live well and remain independent for as long as possible. Perhaps you’ll become a researcher, exploring important issues within the social work field to inform future practice.

The fields and sectors in which social workers are employed are every bit as diverse as the populations and people they serve. You could work in areas like:

Aged care
Child and family services
Community centres
Disability services
Employee assistance programs
Government agencies
Social policy
Healthcare (hospitals, out-patient clinics, community and allied health settings)
Hospice and end-of-life planning
International and humanitarian organisations
Justice and corrections
Mental health support services
Non-profit organisations
Research and academia
Schools and educational settings
Addiction and substance misuse settings
Veterans’ affairs.

Industry trends

With an ageing population, increasing demand for mental health services, and government policies focusing on family violence and disability – qualified and dedicated social workers are needed more than ever before (Global Health Education Australia, 2022). 

Healthcare and social assistance has been the primary provider of new jobs in the Australian labour market since the 1990s. It leads all other industries by a wide margin and is projected to grow by an extra 301,000 jobs by 2026 (Australian Government, 2021). At the same time, employment for Social Workers and Human Service Workers is expected to increase by 25.2% by 2026 (Australian Government, 2021). Join an industry with excellent job prospects and unlimited potential to make a difference.

Accreditation

This program is provisionally accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Graduates are eligible for membership of the AASW.

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