BA and Bachelor of Social Work - Politics in Darlington Australia | The University of Sydney

This five-year program provides an extensive and adaptable dual-degree pathway, certifying 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 with a focus on Australian and international welfare systems. During the final two years, all students complete a professional social work component, featuring two supervised fieldwork placements in various settings under expert practitioners. The program progressively builds field education competencies, cultivating values, skills, and knowledge to meet the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Practice Standards from foundational to professional levels.

Politics examines governmental structures and power dynamics within nations. Develop the knowledge, theoretical frameworks, and practical abilities essential for careers involving political engagement at national levels. The curriculum explores individual political participation and the impact of governing bodies' decisions on society. You'll analyze core aspects of political systems, including governmental institutions, political parties, interest groups, electoral processes, participation trends, and social movements. Upon completion, you'll master fundamental political science concepts, theories, and analytical methods.