Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Social Work

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). You will also complete units from the Open Learning Environment, and any elective units as needed to make up the required credit points for the degree. After completing the Bachelor of Arts requirements, you will then complete core units from the Bachelor of Social Work.

Domestic students should refer to the UAC (Universities Admissions Centre) website to submit their application for the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Work.

The closing date for international applications for Semester 1 is 15 January of the commencing year. UAC applicants should also refer to the UAC website for further details.

Yes, scholarship opportunities are available. Separate deadlines apply for scholarships, and prospective students are encouraged to view the scholarship closing dates on the University of Sydney website.

The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Work is designed to help you 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.