Social workers are committed to social justice, human rights and social change. They work with and alongside individuals, groups and communities to improve people’s quality of lives and promote positive relationships and human rights advocacy. This degree can provide you with the knowledge and skills to become a professional social work practitioner. You will have the opportunity to study in-depth human behaviour and complex social processes. Social work draws on knowledge from a range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, politics, philosophy, health, and economics. The course focuses on how people understand each other and the interactions between people, their communities and society. In this course, you can use purpose-built teaching spaces and resources to facilitate innovative learning and help you develop the knowledge, skills and values necessary for counselling with individuals and groups, working with adults, the elderly and children and young people. You will be encouraged to be self aware, to critically reflect and to understand how people relate to each other and their environments. Two field placements allow you to apply your learning with supervision from a qualified social work practitioner. Why study Bachelor of Social Work Purpose-built teaching spaces and resources. Opportunities for innovative learning to enhance the development of skills necessary for counselling, working with children, group work, mental health and community practice. The qualification is recognised nationally and internationally. You may find work in the human services field, in government and non-government agencies, and in the private sector. Diverse fields of practice, including advocacy and legal support, community corrections and juvenile justice, disability and rehabilitation, international development and assistance, services for the aging, services for migrants and refugees, and working with Indigenous communities. Professional recognition Graduates of this accredited course are eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, the WA Society of Professional Social Workers, and the International Federation of Social Workers, and may work in many countries. Career information Counsellor Case Worker Program Officer/Coordinator Outreach Worker Mental Health Worker Community Development Worker Social workers advocate for social change at the societal, individual, policy and legislative level. Social workers are often in roles where their position title is not necessarily ‘social worker’. Social Worker Welfare Case Worker Community Support Worker Community Liaison Officer Community Cultural Development Officer