Faculty of Education and Social Work

Educators and social workers shape society, change destinies and occasionally save lives. They do what they do because of a passion to make a real difference. As one of Australia's largest providers of education in the fields of teaching and social work, the University of Sydney's Faculty of Education and Social Work makes this possible. The faculty is respected nationally and internationally for the quality of its leadership in teaching, scholarship and research.

If your vocation is to make a difference to lives individually and to society generally, consider joining us by enrolling in one of our programs. We offer part-time and full-time degrees in teaching and social work, from undergraduate-level coursework to research-based master's and PhDs, as well as a range of professional development courses.

Latest news and events

• Parents and teachers have more influence than peers

  

  Parents and teachers of teenagers can take heart from a Faculty of Education and Social Work study that has shown academic outcomes among adolescents are far more influenced by relationships with parents and teachers than with peers.

• Research on Teaching Reading in and for the 21st Century

  

  A symposium of interest to all teachers K–12, tertiary educators and educational consultants. It will present current international research and its implications for teaching, assessment, curriculum, policy and teacher training.