Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) equips you with the skills to drive positive change in individuals, organisations, and communities. Offering flexibility with on-campus or online study and regional support hubs in Western Australia, the course emphasises practical experience through 1,000 hours of field education placements. This hands-on approach prepares you for real-world challenges, ensuring a well-rounded foundation for your future as a social work practitioners.

The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) (BH017) is provisionally accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Why study this degree at UWA:

• Flexible learning options to suit you. Study on-campus or online, with regional hubs around WA to support your learning
• You'll be taught using creative case study and evidence-informed methodologies, highlighting contemporary approaches to practice and research
• You'll successfully complete 1000 hours of field education placements
• You'll be taught by highly qualified, award-winning staff who are passionate about teaching and learning
• Social work is a growing area of employment in Australia (Jobs and Skills Australia, 2025)

You'll learn to:

• Act in accordance with social work knowledge, values and ethics within a human rights framework
• Apply knowledge of human behaviour and society, as well as the social, cultural, political, legal, economic and global contexts of practice
• Apply and transfer knowledge across different fields of social work practice

Get career-ready with a UWA degree

At UWA, all our degrees include the option to take internships or Work Integrated Learning units, and, along with mentoring and volunteering opportunities, these can help you stand out in the job market and increase your employability. Find out more about how we can prepare you for your dream career, from first job to long-term goals.