Social Work

Overview

Become an agent of positive change in diverse communities with University of New England's accredited Bachelor of Social Work. In our complex world, skilled social workers are valued and in high demand. You'll be choosing a rewarding profession, with the qualifications to work in a range of professional environments.

Why study the Bachelor of Social Work with UNE?

Social workers address barriers, inequality and injustices faced by many groups, particularly those who are socially excluded. UNE's Bachelor of Social Work is an innovative and flexible social work degree with an emphasis on rural and complex communities. Learn online or on campus with interactive problem-based learning.

Covering the core requirements of an accredited professional social work degree, the course gives you the skills to understand how human behaviour interacts with complex social environments and institutions.

With a shortage of social workers in many countries, your UNE qualification can take you around the world. Our social work degrees are recognised internationally and locally.

Career outcomes

Our social work graduates are in demand in Australia and overseas for rewarding and challenging careers. Choose the direction you want to take, with strong projected future growth in the field.

With its emphasis on skill development and continuing lifelong education, a social work degree from UNE can open doorways to careers in counselling, case management, management, research, policy development, politics and community planning.   

Social workers are employed in a diverse range of government, non-government and community agencies such as:  

• hospitals and community health centres 
• early intervention, child protection programs and family support services 
• schools 
• justice systems 
• housing services 
• mental health 
• disability and aged care services.