Why study with us?

Reputation

We have a track record of more than 50 years of social work education. This means the curriculum taught is founded on a wealth of experience and leading research, and has been well adapted for the industry and student’s needs.

Professional recognition

We are the only university to receive national accreditation from the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) for our Master of Counselling program and also have accreditation from the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).

The Bachelor of Social Work and the Master of Social Work Studies programs are accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and are recognised internationally as qualifying for practice as a professional Social Worker.

Be fulfilled

Working in the human services industries is a personally rewarding career that can be described as a diverse, challenging, engaging, inspiring, collaborative and fulfilling.

Field placement

We have strong links with the Health and Community Services industry and offer students a wide range of industry-based learning experiences.

Field education is an exciting and challenging opportunity for you to test yourself in your chosen role. This hands-on training will develop your skills in a range of work methods in the practice environment. It will prepare you for your working life.

Excellent employment opportunities

Job prospects are outstanding as the Health and Community Services Industry has recently experienced unprecedented growth, and this trend is expected to continue into the future. The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations has projected employment growth of 48.5% for the social work industry over the next five years, making it one of the fastest growing sectors of employment in the country.

According to the Australian JobOutlook, job prospects for social workers are good and unemployment is low. Earnings are above average and the weekly hours worked are below average. The mix of industries employing social workers, including the Health and Community Services Industry, Education and Training and Public Administration means that employment prospects are very high.

Make a real difference

Professional practice in the Health and Community Services Industry is complex, challenging and very rewarding because it’s about making a real difference to people’s lives and building a better world.

Research strengths

The School has over a long period of time been seen as the benchmark for social work research, according to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). The School has the infrastructure in place to support both small and large scale projects, and to establish collaborative partnerships both in Australia and overseas. The focus of research includes defining and clarifying social issues, enhancing service delivery at both individual and community level, and initiating and developing policy and programs. Our School was recently assessed as the leading School of Social Work schools in Australia. We produce more doctoral graduates than any other Australian provider of social work education.

Expert teaching staff

We are nationally and internationally recognised for our high-quality research and our staff are leaders in their fields.

We have a multi-disciplinary base, with staff expertise in areas such as social work and human service practice, social policy, community development, psychology, sociology, family therapy, counselling, social anthropology, human geography and criminology.

Robust Programs

Our programs offer students a comprehensive and intellectually stimulating education that provides an excellent balance of theoretical and practical elements. Students will develop and hone skills in the key areas of effective communication, creativity, professional practice, analytical thinking and critical judgment. These are skills that will not only prepare students for a career in the human services sector, but are the foundation for success in life. 

Our social work programs address the current high demand for qualified workers in the community services sector. The curriculum prepares students for practice in a wide variety of roles, but also offers specialisation in key practice areas. Students can choose to concentrate in the three areas of Child, Youth and Family, Health and Aging or Mental Health.

We provide students with the skills and knowledge base needed for high-quality leadership in complex practice and policy environments. 

We are one of the largest providers of postgraduate social work and human services education in the country and have produced more doctoral graduates than any other Australian social work program.

Ranking and International Ranking

 

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