Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Southern Cross University

The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) prepares students for meaningful careers across a wide range of sectors, including health and mental health, child and family welfare, youth work, disability services, community development, advocacy, and specialist areas such as working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and addressing homelessness, domestic and family violence, and substance use.Grounded in the principles of social justice and human rights, the course equips students with the skills to engage in anti-oppressive, decolonised, and trauma-informed approaches to practice. With strong demand across the sector, graduates are well-positioned for diverse roles in client services, service management, research, and policy development.Core units focus on essential theories, methods and practical skills required for working effectively with individuals, families, groups, and communities. These are supported by studies in Indigenous world views, sociology, politics, human development, and social research.The Honours component offers students the opportunity to design and conduct their own independent research project, and serves as a valuable stepping stone to postgraduate study or a career in social work research and academia.

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