COURSE CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) / Bachelor of Laws at UNSW is a comprehensive double degree requiring students to complete a total of 312 Units of Credit (UOC), combining professional legal education with advanced social work training. The Law component contributes 144 UOC and includes compulsory core law courses that build foundational knowledge of legal systems, principles, and reasoning. It also includes prescribed law electives and additional law elective courses that allow students to explore specialised areas of legal practice. This component develops strong analytical, research, and communication skills, preparing students for professional roles in the legal sector and related fields. The Social Work (Honours) component accounts for 168 UOC and provides in-depth training in social work theory, practice, ethics, and applied social sciences. Students learn to support individuals, families, and communities facing complex challenges such as mental health issues, poverty, family violence, and social disadvantage. The program includes supervised field education placements, ensuring students gain practical, real-world experience in professional social work settings. Together, these components create a highly interdisciplinary degree that integrates legal expertise with social welfare practice. Students also need to follow course exclusions and program rules to ensure proper credit allocation across both disciplines. Overall, the degree prepares graduates for impactful careers in law, social services, policy development, advocacy, and community work, with a strong focus on justice, ethics, and social responsibility.