Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Criminology & Criminal Justice

University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)

Want to make a positive impact on people and communities? Learn to interpret how people and complex social issues influence real-life events in the UNSW Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Criminology & Criminal Justice. Gain critical insights into all aspects of the justice and social systems, and develop a broad, inclusive perspective that will help you change people’s lives for the better. The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Criminology & Criminal Justice gives you the skills to support individuals, influence policy and promote justice. This 5-year double degree prepares you to understand both personal and societal factors that affect crime and wellbeing, empowering you to drive positive change in people’s lives.

Explore how complex social issues like poverty, mental health, discrimination and crime intersect. This program combines the expertise of UNSW Law & Justice and UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture, giving you a comprehensive education in both social work and criminology. You’ll learn through real-world experiences, critical analysis and hands-on practice, ensuring you're career-ready from day one.

Through a mix of classroom learning, field placements and internships, you’ll gain a deep understanding of social systems and justice processes. Your social work courses will focus on helping people through challenges like homelessness, addiction and family violence. For your honours component, you'll complete either a piece of independent research as a thesis or an advanced practice portfolio. Your criminology courses will draw on psychology, sociology, law and cultural studies to help you explore the root causes of crime and justice system responses.