UndergraduatePsychology
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) at the University of Newcastle is a purpose-driven degree grounded in social justice, human rights and collective wellbeing. Students learn how to support individuals and families while challenging the social, political and economic structures that shape people's lives, working alongside people experiencing marginalisation. Students analyse the structural forces behind poverty, gender inequality, racism and colonialism, and the accredited degree prepares graduates for professional social work practice.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
2 terms of coursework
- Blak Australia
- Psychology Introduction 1
- Psychology Introduction 2
- an Introduction to Sociology
- Introduction to Social Work 1
- Introduction to Social Work 2
- Social Work Theory and Practice A
- Interpersonal Skills for Professional Practice
- Violence, Abuse and Trauma : Theory and Practice
- Social Work Theory and Practice B
- Social Policy and Planning in Regional Contexts
- Law for Social Work and the Social Sciences
- Social Work Theory and Practice C
- Social Work Ethics
- Field Placement 1
- Social Work Honours Project
- Social Work Theory and Practice
- Field Placement 2
- Social Work Research
- Media Literacy
- What is Anthropology
- Social Policy and the Political Process
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Clinical PsychologistANZSCO 272311
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Registration needs the full accredited sequence (accredited bachelor's, honours, then an accredited master's or doctorate), which takes several years beyond a first degree. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Educational PsychologistANZSCO 272312
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Organisational PsychologistANZSCO 272313
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Admission to our undergraduate degree programs usually requires successful completion of a senior secondary school qualification similar to the Higher School Certificate (HSC) , the highest educational award in New South Wales schools.
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