Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) Undergraduate Programme By University of Wollongong |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 301-375QS Subject Rankings

Tuitionfee

106,368 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

2Scholarships

Main Subject Area

SociologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

BSW

Study Level

Undergraduate

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. 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. 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.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

BSW

Study Level

Undergraduate

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. 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. 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.

Admission Requirements

98+
7+
185+
69+

- Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work may apply to complete the fourth year at honours level, provided they meet the requirements below:

  • Completion of the first three years (full-time equivalent) of the Bachelor of Social Work.
  • Attained a Distinction average across all 200-level and 300-level SOWK subjects.
  • Proposed research topic has been approved by the Honours Coordinator.
  • Availability of a suitable supervisor.

Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
26,736 AUD
International
106,368 AUD

Scholarships

Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship

Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship
Bachelors Master MBA Open

Value

30% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Dec 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Country Scholarship

Country Scholarship
Bachelors Master MBA Open

Value

20% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Dec 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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