BA and Bachelor of Social Work - Sociology 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 have the flexibility to select additional majors or minors in diverse fields like cultural 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 practice environments. We establish field education objectives throughout the program to cultivate values, skills, and knowledge that progress from foundational to professional competency, aligning with the AASW Practice Standards.

Sociology examines human behavior, beliefs, and identity within social interactions, relationships, institutions, and societal transformations. Discover how society influences individuals and vice versa, the origins of contemporary society, and potential future developments. Introductory sociology units expose you to core concepts for analyzing social dynamics and transformation, while teaching research methodologies. These fundamentals are reinforced in advanced years through specialized topics like religion, media, sports, environmental concerns, and activism. Central themes encompass inequality, class, gender, power, social norms, change, individual agency, and identity. You'll apply sociological perspectives both academically and practically through various formats including essays, presentations, collaborative projects, and digital media. Graduating with this major equips you with critical thinking tools to navigate an increasingly interconnected world.