BA and Bachelor of Social Work - Econometrics 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 have the flexibility to 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 particular focus on Australian and international social welfare studies. During the final two years, all students complete the professional social work component, featuring two supervised fieldwork placements in various settings under expert practitioners. The program establishes field education learning goals and cultivates values, skills, and knowledge to progress from foundational to professional competency, meeting the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Practice Standards.

Econometrics applies mathematical and statistical methods to examine social, financial, business, and economic data, which continues to grow in volume and complexity. It combines core economic principles with thorough training in contemporary econometric theory and practical empirical techniques. This major enhances your ability to analyze data statistically and equips you with an economic perspective to interpret findings.

The Econometrics major prepares students for high-demand careers, as employers increasingly seek graduates with advanced quantitative skills. Graduates enjoy excellent job opportunities across various industries in both private and public sectors.