Study Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Arts at University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) in Australia, Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Shape your learning experience to pursue what you love, deepen your understanding, and develop skills the world needs. Changing lives for the better starts here. Enhance the relationships and well-being of those around you. The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) / Bachelor of Arts is a five-year double degree that develops your worldview and prepares you to directly improve the lives of vulnerable individuals. Experience practical and theoretical classes under guidance from industry professionals and current social workers. Pursue studies that you love and deepen your understanding of the world with your choice of humanities, languages, and social studies subjects. You'll build diverse skills and knowledge in the arts, complemented with human services such as mental health, social work counselling, community work, sociology, psychology, and working with Indigenous communities. In addition to two social work placements, you’ll have opportunities for arts-related internships in Australia and overseas. Graduate with real connections, real experience, and professional skills accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

CRICOS

074888J

Study options

Full Time (5.7 Years)

Tuition fees

A$52,807.02 (US$ 34,801) per year

Cost of Living - Approximately A$25,000 a year as an international student

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

June 2027

Venue

Kensington Campus

UNSW Sydney, High St,

Kensington,

New South Wales,

2052, Sydney, Australia

Full Time (5.7 Years)

Tuition fees

A$52,807.02 (US$ 34,801) per year

Cost of Living - Approximately A$25,000 a year as an international student

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Kensington Campus

UNSW Sydney, High St,

Kensington,

New South Wales,

2052, Sydney, Australia

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Entry requirements

For international students

Before applying for a degree, you should first check that we recognise your secondary/tertiary education qualification. This can include:

Secondary education qualifications

Higher education study

Diploma and other post-secondary studies

Foundation studies

an Australian Year 12 in or outside Australia

an International Baccalaureate Diploma

a New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.

International direct entry

Information for applicants with CBSE, HKDSE or Singapore A Levels Qualification

Calculating your CBSE Score:

Awarded by CBSE, average percentage marks across English or Hindi, and your best four remaining subjects. Where marks are given as a range, the mid-point for that range is used e.g. 75 to 80 = 77.5.

Calculating your HKDSE Score:

Due to changes in the HKDSE curriculum, UNSW assessment is currently under review.

Calculating your Singapore A Levels:

Due to significant changes to the GCE A-Level Curriculum and University Admissions Score (UAS) calculation effective 2026, UNSW assessment is currently under review.

International ATAR

75.0

UNSW Foundation Studies GPA

6.9

Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)

10.0

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

27.0

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)

1130.0

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.