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Overview
About Social Work offered at Victoria University
This Bachelor of Social Work offered at Victoria University course will give you in-depth understanding of:
- interpersonal and group work
- community development
- policy analysis
- social research
- social action.
You’ll gain the skills and knowledge to develop the potential of individuals, groups and communities – and during your course, you’ll put these insights to use across two industry-based placements.
This training and expertise will prepare you for a challenging and rewarding career in a number of settings from federal and state government or hospitals to non-government or community organisations.
You’ll graduate as a professional social worker, equipped with the skills to truly change people’s lives for the better, and you will be eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Careers in social work
VU graduates typically find employment within not-for-profit and charitable organisations, as well as the community and government sectors.
Roles include:
- social worker
- community health centre counsellor
- youth worker
- drug and alcohol worker
- homelessness policy officer.
If you’d like to pursue further study, you can complete an honours thesis in your final year to graduate with a Bachelor of Social Work (Honours).
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Aboriginal Traditions and Policy
- Applied Human Rights
- Working in Human Services Organisations
- Interpersonal Skills and Communication
- Groupwork Theory and Practice
- Social Welfare: History and Current Context
- Human Development in Social Context
- Critical Social Work Theories
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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More details
We are currently accepting applications for this course.
Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 55
Credits
384 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Social Work Communication Studies Sociology View 107 other Bachelors in Sociology in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 55
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS: 077997B
- Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
- Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent).
Tuition Fee
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International
26800 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13400 AUD per semester during 48 months.
The amount you pay for your course depends on whether you’re offered a Commonwealth supported place or a full fee-paying place
Paying national: $15,739 per year
Living costs for Melbourne
1501 - 2659 AUD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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