Study Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Law at University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) in Australia, Faculty of Law and Justice

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

This double degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills to work in a variety of emerging areas that require an understanding of the law, social work theory and practice, social and behavioural sciences, community, family law and human relationships. This degree is designed for students who are passionate about social justice and see the law as a driver for social change. The Social Work (Honours) degree includes studies in social work practice, social and behavioural sciences, and contextual studies. The degree includes courses that build research skills, including research design and methodology, and you'll complete a piece of independent or directed research as part of the Honours requirement. UNSW Law & Justice graduates have excellent analytical skills, a capacity for scholarly research, effective oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to personal and professional development, ethical practice and social responsibility.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Law and Justice

CRICOS

074887K

Study options

Full Time (6.7 Years)

Tuition fees

A$57,462.69 (US$ 37,869) 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

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

92.0

UNSW Foundation Studies GPA

8.2

Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)

15.0

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

36.0

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)

1300.0

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