BA and Bachelor of Social Work - Financial Economics 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 qualifications 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 particular focus on Australian and international social welfare studies. During the final two years, all students complete the professional social work program, which involves two supervised fieldwork placements in various settings under expert practitioners. The program establishes field education learning goals and cultivates values, skills, and knowledge—progressing from foundational to advanced levels that meet the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Practice Standards.

Financial Economics centers on economic models applied in finance and the econometric techniques required to analyze financial markets and economic data. This major equips you with advanced training to comprehend financial market operations and interpret financial data effectively.

This field is in high demand across multiple industries. Graduates enjoy strong career opportunities in the financial sector or regulatory bodies such as the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).