The honours year provides a balance of skills, concepts and theory, as well as hands-on experience in professional practice. You will develop your skills in research design and methodology, allowing you to undertake a research project in connection with your final-year professional placement. The UOW Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) offers fresh and innovative content, taught by experts in the Social Work field. The intensive professional experience in this degree will allow you to practise your skills with real people, in real- world situations giving you first-hand Social Work experience. This experience ensures you are job-ready when graduating, making you highly attractive to employers. Graduates may also choose to pursue their research interests through postgraduate research.

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Work may apply to complete the fourth year at honours level, provided they meet the requirements below: Completion of the first three years (full-time equivalent) of the Bachelor of Social Work. Attained a Distinction average across all 200-level and 300-level SOWK subjects. Proposed research topic has been approved by the Honours Coordinator. Availability of a suitable supervisor. You must be able to demonstrate skills in English to satisfy course entry requirements. UOW accepts results in major international English tests, including IELTS, TOEFL, Pearsons, Cambridge, and OET. Previous study in English may also be accepted.