What ATAR do you need for Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) at The University of Western Australia?
The lowest selection rank for Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) at The University of Western Australia was 70.00 for the 2026 intake, which fell 9.65 on 2025 (79.65). The lowest selection rank is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors that received an offer, so a student's raw ATAR can be below it and still get in.
Lowest selection rank by intake
| Intake | Lowest selection rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70.00 | -9.65 |
| 2025 | 79.65 | +4.65 |
| 2024 | 75.00 | - |
Range over these 3 intakes: 70.00 (2026) to 79.65 (2025). Intakes with no published figure are left out.
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) at other Western Australia universities
Of the 3 WA universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Social Work (Honours), UWA had the 1st highest. Degrees with the same name can differ in majors, campus and structure, so compare the course pages as well as the numbers.
About the degree
A four-year social work honours degree at UWA Perth, online and in regional WA hubs including Albany. UWA says it is provisionally accredited by the AASW. No previous study is required beyond English competence (a scaled score of 50 in English, Literature or EAL/D ATAR, or a C grade).
- Length: 4 years full-time. Study mode: full-time, part-time, online.
- Accreditation: Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), provisional accreditation.
- Graduate starting salary range quoted for this course: $62,000 to $72,000 a year (source).
What parents can do next
Frequently asked questions
- Is 70.00 the ATAR my child needs for Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) at UWA?
- Not exactly. 70.00 was the lowest selection rank that received an offer for the 2026 intake. A selection rank is the ATAR plus any adjustment factors (for example subject, equity or regional adjustments), so some students were offered a place with a raw ATAR below 70.00. It is a guide to competition for that intake, not a guaranteed entry score, and it changes each year.
- Has the rank for Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) at UWA gone up or down?
- It fell 9.65 between the 2025 intake (79.65) and the 2026 intake (70.00). Across the 3 published intakes listed here it ranged from 70.00 (2026) to 79.65 (2025).
- How does UWA compare with other WA universities for Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)?
- Of the 3 WA universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Social Work (Honours), UWA had the 1st highest. The highest was UWA at 70.00.