Enrol in the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) at The University of Queensland and you will learn from leaders in the field who write the social work textbooks used by universities across Australia. You will gain a wealth of hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge to prepare you for a rewarding career where you will address social and community issues and problems. And you will graduate with excellent employment prospects with the Australian Government projecting job growth in social work to increase by 48.5 per cent over the next five years (Department of Employment).
Social Work at UQ is held in high regard in Australia and around the world and the program is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers.
You will gain:
UQ's Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) is the only program that lets you specialise in a key area of study by choosing a minor in one of the following:
- Child, Youth and Family
- Health and Ageing
- Mental Health.
This indepth knowledge of a key field of practice will give you significant advantage over other graduates and allow you to become a more effective practitioner. Your final-year placement can see you venture out to rural, interstate or even international locations.
Want to learn more about Social Work at UQ or have questions you would like answered? Watch our live Facebook Q&A about studying Social Work at UQ. Hear from the Head of Social Work Professor Karen Healy and current students.
