BA and Bachelor of Social Work - Japanese Studies (Advanced) 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 under expert practitioners. The program establishes field education learning goals and cultivates values, skills, and knowledge to progress from beginner to a practitioner meeting the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Practice Standards.

Marking its centennial in 2017, the University's Department of Japanese Studies stands as one of the oldest such departments in the English-speaking world. This major provides instruction in Japanese language and culture, equipping you to engage actively in our globalized society. Through partnerships with numerous Japanese universities, you can participate in an immersive exchange program abroad, refining your linguistic and cultural competencies. Culture courses utilize Japanese materials to explore diverse aspects of Japan's past and present, spanning disciplines from history and literature to pop culture. Even beginners will develop fundamental Japanese literacy and everyday communication skills. Those completing the major at advanced levels will achieve considerable fluency. Students follow tailored pathways in the unit of study tables based on their proficiency, with all pathways leading to a Japanese Studies major.