BA and Bachelor of Social Work - Asian Studies 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 broaden your expertise with complementary majors and minors alongside the Bachelor of Social Work. Although the combined degree mandates a major or minor in Sociology, or a minor in Social Policy, you can select additional majors or minors in diverse fields like diversity studies, gender studies, Indigenous studies, or philosophy. The curriculum integrates social sciences, social policy, and social work theory and practice, with a focus on Australian and international social welfare studies. During the final two years, all students complete the professional social work program, featuring two supervised fieldwork placements in various settings with expert practitioners. The program establishes field education learning goals and cultivates values, skills, and knowledge, progressing students from beginners to professionals who meet the AASW Practice Standards.

In today's interconnected world, comprehending Asia is crucial for the future. This major provides insights into the region's key cultural, historical, social, and political developments, covering topics such as ethnicity and migration; major religions and belief systems (including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Islam); transnational trends like economic and political ties between Asia and other regions (e.g., imperialism); significant 20th and 21st-century movements (such as nationalism, revolution, and democracy); and popular culture (including manga and K-Pop). These themes are explored in relation to China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. Taught in English, Asian Studies leverages the latest research from program faculty. While language courses don't count toward the major, students are encouraged to study an Asian language alongside Asian Studies units.