Study Social Work.

Ranked No.1 in SA in Social Work for full-time employment

(The Good Universities Guide 2024 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only)

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Study Social Work.

Ranked No.1 in SA in Social Work for full-time employment

(The Good Universities Guide 2024 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only)

Apply now

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Why study a Social Work degree at Flinders University?

Flinders Social Work provides career-ready skills and knowledge to those people who are driven to create a society that is fair, supportive, and inclusive.

This professionally accredited degree will increase your confidence and enable you to have a career as an advocate for human rights. You can promote and support awareness of the injustices in today’s society, and by working with policies, people, families and communities, make a positive change.

Flinders Social Work degrees provide hands-on study and real-world placements to ensure our graduates are prepared for a challenging, rewarding career. Our overall quality of educational experience is rated No.1 in South Australia.^*

^{*No. 1 in SA in Social Work for overall quality of educational experience. (The Good Universities Guide 2024 (postgraduate), public SA-founded universities only}

Change the world for the better at Flinders University. Explore your study options across Bedford Park and at our new Flinders city campus.

Courses available in Social Work

New course Midyear entry

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Social Work

Postgraduate

Higher degree by research

Flinders’ City campus
Where potential meets possibility.

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Ranked No 1. in SA
in Social Work for student support and teaching quality

The Good Universities Guide 2024 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only

Ranked No 1. in SA
in Social Work for for overall educational experience

The Good Universities Guide 2024 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only

5 Stars
in Social Work for learning resources

The Good Universities Guide 2024 (undergraduate)

Graduate work ready

Strong industry links and intensive work placements will help you gain the work-ready skills you need to achieve your career goals.

Diversified skill set

Broaden your career opportunities by developing a diverse range of skills including social policy and planning.

Learn from the best

Flinders’ field education program is staffed by a highly experienced team of educators and coordinators, and will give you highly desirable, practical knowledge.

Professional accreditation

Professionally accredited social work degree that qualifies you to work as a social worker in a wide range of health and social welfare services. Studying social work at Flinders University could lead you towards becoming a social worker, advocate, drug and alcohol cousellor, assessment officer or child protection practitioner.

Meet Wenyu, Master of Social Work student

“Looking into the learning journey with Flinders University, I think they do a great job in balancing the teaching distribution of theory and practice which will be delivered.

In my placements I worked with children and young people in a multi-disciplinary working environment that includes teaching staff, wellbeing leaders, Pastoral Care Workers, Aboriginal Community Education Officers, parents and other relevant professions.

These practical working experiences give me the understanding of how the focuses of different parties can impact on the assessment and decision-making process, and influence on children and young people’s future development."

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All the lecturers that I have met so far are very much understanding and friendly.

They have given me space to talk and share my ideas. Also, whenever necessary, they have helped me out. These are the best things a student can get in a learning space.

Rajul Huda Dipto, Master of Social Work

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Get inspired

Meet Tamika Perrott

Tamika Perrott, who studied a Master of Social Work at Flinders University, now works for Relationships Australia South Australia as a Senior Family and Relationships Counsellor.

Meet Bonnie Hand

Flinders University Social Work graduate Bonnie Hand and now works as a Senior Social Worker and Clinical Lead at Novita. Novita provides essential therapy and equipment to those living with a disability.