BA and Bachelor of Social Work - International Relations 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 supplement your qualification with complementary majors or 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 strong focus on Australian and global social welfare studies. During the final two years, all students complete the professional social work program, featuring 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 practitioners who meet the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Practice Standards.

International Relations examines the global political, social, cultural, and economic systems. You'll investigate the historical evolution of this system while gaining a thorough understanding of its key actors, institutions, and processes. The major centers on sovereign states that recognize no higher authority in matters of national importance. You'll evaluate this system's dynamics—the principles and forces guiding state behavior, the causes of military conflict or peaceful cooperation, and contemporary trends toward both global integration and fragmentation. First-year courses introduce core theories, concepts, and institutions in international relations, along with the history of the international system. Second and third-year units expand on these foundations, deepening your knowledge of critical topics like international security, global organizations, political economy, and international law. You'll also examine how international institutions influence policy-making worldwide.