Overview

The Bachelor of Arts and Social Work at The University of Sydney is a combined undergraduate coursework degree that allows you to hone your analytical skills, think independently, and form and articulate judgements based on argument and evidence. It also provides you with the capacity to transfer knowledge and skills across different social contexts.

You will complete a major from the Arts and Social Sciences disciplinary pool, along with an additional minor in Sociology or Social Policy (or a minor or major from the disciplinary pool or the shared pool if you elected to take Sociology as your first major).

Additionally, you will complete units from the Open Learning Environment, and any elective units as needed to make up the required credit points for the degree.

Career paths

Our graduates can be found in a broad range of careers and roles, including:

Aged care worker

Children and families support worker

Community worker in programmes for people with disabilities

Disability support officer

Migrant and refugee liaison officer

International development worker

Individual and family counsellor

Social policy adviser

Social worker in housing or family welfare

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sociology

Anthropology Major

Arts and Social Sciences

Diversity Studies

Social Policy

Social Work

Open Learning Environment

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-06 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Social Work Liberal Arts View 54 other Bachelors in Social Work in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.

If English is not your first language, you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within 2 years of commencing the course.

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CRICOS code: 012851B

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

56300 AUD / year

≈ 56300 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

12332 AUD / year

≈ 12332 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) may be available for this course.

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Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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