Social workers are committed to equality, human rights and social change. They work with individuals, groups and communities to address barriers that impact people's quality of life, promote positive relationships, and advocate for human rights and social change at the societal, individual, policy and legislative levels.<br><br>In this course you will gain the expertise to work in these areas. You'll study in-depth human behaviour and complex social processes, and draw on knowledge from a range of disciplines including sociology, psychology, politics, philosophy, health and economics, to learn how people engage with one another, their communities and society.<br><br>You'll develop the skills and values necessary to counsel individuals and groups, and to work competently with children, young people, adults, the elderly and people from a range of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.