Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)

Course Details

The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) / Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) combines two highly respected degrees to give you a unique, broad grounding across both areas. This degree will increase your knowledge and understanding of human development, and how such factors interact within individual, group, organisational, community and policy contexts. You will be prepared to think critically about the social world and to influence change through your practice, advocacy, or research. Social workers and psychologists often work side-by-side in organisations where a balancing act of expertise in both areas is required. You will be prepared for employment in general social work practice and settings requiring an understanding of psychology. You will be equipped to apply interdisciplinary knowledge to address complex social problems. This social work and psychology double degree combines the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) and the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology).

Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Honours)

Course structure: 480 credit points

The type of careers this qualification leads to may include case manager, child protection officer, community development manager, community worker, counsellor advocate, human resource manager, policy adviser, social policy officer, social worker, mediator.