BA and Bachelor of Social Work - European 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. While 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 strong focus on Australian and international social welfare studies. During the final two years, all students complete the professional social work program, which includes two supervised fieldwork placements in various settings under expert practitioners. The program establishes field education learning goals and cultivates values, skills, and knowledge, progressing students from beginners to professionals who meet the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Practice Standards.

The European Studies major explores the societies, politics, and cultures of Europe. Course units examine contemporary Europe—its challenges, achievements, diversity, conflicts, and global connections—alongside historical contexts shaping current issues. The major covers both the European Union, the world's most advanced supranational federation and progressive superpower, and the broader European continent. It leverages expertise from specialists in French, German, Italian, Modern Greek, Spanish, Arabic, Hebrew, Biblical and Jewish Studies, and Political Economy. You can pursue European Studies as a major, minor, or through elective or Open Learning Environment units. No prior knowledge of a European language is required, as all instruction and materials are in English. However, we recommend enhancing your studies by developing proficiency in a European language through a second major or minor. Exchange opportunities at the University of Sydney's European partner institutions are also available. Advanced project-based units, including the Internships for Credit program, help you build professional and analytical skills for addressing modern European challenges.