Master of Social Work

Welcome to the University of Wollongong

UOW is young, dynamic and innovative, and has become a benchmark for Australia’s new generation of universities.

The quality of our teaching and research features prominently in national and international rankings, and we’re proud to be among the top one per cent of universities in the world.

Harnessing our expertise and strength to create positive impact in our local and global communities is at the forefront of everything we do and shapes our University’s purpose for the years to come.

We’re globally recognised for delivering impactful research that drives positive change. UOW ranks equal 70th among the world’s universities for social and economic impact in the THE Impact rankings, which are benchmarked against the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals.

In addition to our research impact, we produce some of the world’s most employable graduates, by anticipating emergent industries and future jobs to prepare them for the future of work. Our graduates are ethical, mobile, technologically literate, and ready for multicultural workplaces.

Through our researchers, students, graduates and staff, we’re working towards a more sustainable and equitable future for all. Now, more than ever, it’s our responsibility to continue to use our knowledge and influence for the betterment of society.

Professor Patricia M. Davidson
Vice-Chancellor and President
University of Wollongong

Our current times highlight the need for an ever-increasing forward momentum, as our world is shaped by geopolitical, economic, environmental, health and technological mega forces.

While some can find this disruption unsettling, at UOW we embrace it. With change comes opportunity for the University, our students, staff, partners and communities; to learn, to better connect, to innovate, to evolve.

As an anchor institution both at home and internationally, our expansive global footprint means we are well placed to be at the forefront of change, and create a purposeful future for our communities.

We are able to fulfil our vision to inspire a better future through education, research and partnership, addressing issues of importance across all of our communities.

Our Values, Vision, Strategic Plan, Roadmap and Thematic Strategies are driving us towards achieving our purpose, using our trust-based partnership, transdisciplinary and whole-of-institution approach to deliver change that matters, and make the world a better place.

Our Values

Openness

We are driven and determined, yet collegial and ethical in all that we do. We are always looking to serve our communities and share our knowledge and expertise with them for mutual betterment.

Excellence

We work tirelessly to excel in our research and education, and to address complex, real-world problems in partnership with our communities.

Empowerment

We celebrate the freedom to have different opinions and different ideas. We encourage the asking of difficult questions and discovery of innovative solutions.

Diversity

We aspire to set the standard for inclusiveness, diversity and equity. We welcome – and benefit from – the diversity of our communities within Australia and internationally. We will continue to champion Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Reconciliation.

Recgnition

We celebrate the hard work and dedication of our staff, and recognise and reward their achievements. We expect all our staff to meet the challenges of our changing world by seizing opportunities that deliver continuous improvement.

Our 2030 & Beyond Vision

A Purposeful Future

Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception. In those early days developing the Illawarra and its industries focused our intent and our pioneering spirit was born.

From these origins, we have grown to be a diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. Our success is the creation of our people and valued partnerships, locally, regionally and internationally.

This White Paper is our strategic intent and it will guide us through the next decade. It will be our constant over this time, steering our direction, providing flexibility for new opportunities and guiding the development of our five-year strategic, education, research, and partnership plans.

The passion, pride and commitment of our people has created our 2030 and beyond aspiration captured in this White Paper. We look forward to a purposeful future.