Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

About the course

UNSW’s Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) prepares you for professional practice supporting individuals, families and communities. You’ll build knowledge of social policy, human development and social justice, and develop practical skills through supervised field education placements. The honours component strengthens research capability and critical reflection to inform evidence-based interventions. This is an undergraduate Honours degree in social work. The programme explores human behaviour, research methods, and applied psychology for community and organisational settings.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across government, health and community services, working with children and families, mental health, disability support, aged care, justice and advocacy. Typical pathways include social worker, caseworker, child protection practitioner, community development officer and program coordinator, with opportunities in policy and research-informed practice. This is an undergraduate Honours qualification leading to careers in social work and related human services. Preparing graduates for human resources support, community services, and psychology-related graduate pathways.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)