BA and Bachelor of Social Work - Anthropology in Darlington Australia | The University of Sydney

This five-year program provides an extensive and adaptable combined degree that certifies you as an accredited social worker, while enabling you to enrich your credentials with complementary majors and minors alongside the Bachelor of Social Work. Although a major or minor in Sociology, or a minor in Social Policy, is mandatory, you have the option to select another major or minor from diverse fields like diversity studies, gender studies, Aboriginal Studies, or philosophy. You will engage in integrated coursework covering social sciences, social policy, and social work theory and practice, with a significant focus on Australian and comparative social welfare studies. In the final two years, all students complete the professional social work curriculum, which involves two supervised fieldwork placements in various settings guided by expert practitioners. We establish field education learning goals throughout the program, aiming to cultivate values, skills, and knowledge that progress from a beginner level to a practitioner proficient in meeting the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Practice Standards. Social and cultural anthropology offers a holistic exploration of humanity, examining both universal traits and the unique aspects of different cultural groups. It highlights humanity's inherent ability to create culture and the necessity for individuals to integrate into a culture to flourish. This discipline enables you to form insightful perspectives on contemporary global issues. You will learn to contribute to broader social science debates by providing cross-cultural comparisons and generalizations. You will realize that true comprehension of another culture demands an awareness that your own culture is just one variation in the spectrum of human diversity. Your coursework will delve into core methods and theories of cultural analysis, fostering an appreciation for how our cultural background influences our perceptions of others and ourselves. Key areas of research and instruction include: regional studies (covering China, Indigenous Australia, Latin America, Melanesia, Southeast Asia); analysis of critical global issues across cultures and societies, such as economic inequality, health outcomes and healing systems, religious traditions and movements, gender dynamics, and family structures; critiques of racism, multiculturalism, development, and environmental issues; and the history, theories, and methodologies of anthropology. Upon graduation, you will possess a nuanced understanding of cultural differences in a globalized world and the ability to analyze cross-cultural contexts in any setting. These competencies are vital for careers in a broad array of public, private, and non-profit organizations.