This honours degree at UniSA provides an advanced level of knowledge of the political and behavioural sciences with a specific focus on the following four major areas of study:

• Social work theory: you will develop knowledge of various social work approaches as they relate to individuals, families, communities, groups and organisations
• social work practice and skills: you will work in custom-built Social Work and Human Services Studio to develop a range of skills needed to work in social practice; in this dedicated space, you will work alongside field practitioners and academic staff in simulated, real-life situations
• social policy: learn how to identify the social policies that affect people’s lives and the strategic ways that social workers may be able to influence these policies
• social research: learn how to use, evaluate, construct and undertake research

Complete 1,000 hours of supervised field placements.

You will also gain practical experience when you complete 1,000 hours of work placements during your third and fourth years.

• Academic transcripts/results
• Graduation/completion certificates
• Original language and official English language translations for all documents not in English
• IELTS or other English language test results (if applicable)
• Personal details and signature page of your passport and/or a visa grant letter (if applicable)
• Syllabus/detailed course outlines if you require a credit assessment
• Additional academic and employer references, if required

Prerequisites

None

Assumed Knowledge

None

You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 program or an equivalent program in your home country or a recognized Pathway or Foundation Studies Program.

If you are an international student studying Year 12 in Australia, you need to apply via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC). 

GPA:

India (best 4): 70%

Iran: Pre-University Certificate, National High School Diploma

Successful completion of the Pre-University Certificate OR High School Diploma

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result and demonstrate that they fulfill any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

• Recent secondary education
  Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent.
  OR
• Higher education study
  OR
• Vocational Education and Training (VET)
  OR
• Work and life experience

Foundation Studies Program

For students who do not meet program entry requirements, it is possible to gain entry into a UniSA degree through a pathway program delivered by partner institutions in Adelaide, South Australia.