Bachelor of Social Work
Victoria UniversityMelbourne, Australia
Fee for international students
- Intakes
- February
- Duration
- 208 weeks
Programme facts
- Level
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 208 weeks
- Language of teaching
- English
- Study mode
- Not published
- Credits
- Not published
- Intakes
- FebruaryTypical for this country
About this programme
Make a real difference in a rewarding career with a Bachelor of Social Work from Victoria University (VU). Prepare yourself for roles that address social issues and help to improve people’s quality of life. Take advantage of VU’s strong connections with a range of important community organisations. Your social work degree includes 1000 hours of work integrated learning (WIL) experience across two Social Work Field Education placements in two different human service agency settings. Build on your passion for human rights, social justice and social development with an in-depth understanding of: interpersonal and group work community development family violence mental health policy analysis social research social action. Gain the skills and knowledge to develop the potential of individuals, groups and communities, preparing you for a diverse range of job opportunities from federal and state government to hospitals, non-government organisations or community services. By studying a social work degree at VU, you’ll graduate work-ready and be eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Entry requirements
- IELTS7 overall
- Prerequisites
- Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. 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). OR: Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent). PLUS: IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 7.0 (with no band less than 7.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). OR: Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent. Special entry programs If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily. Learn more about special admission programs Inherent requirements Inherent requirements are the abilities, attributes, skills and behaviours needed to meet the learning outcomes of the course. You should carefully consider the inherent requirement statement as a: guide for your learning during the course way for you to identify challenges you may have in studying this course. Learn more about inherent requirements Additional information To be eligible for placement students must meet requirements of placement agencies and submit mandatory documentation including: National Police Checks (which are required for the year in which the students undertake placement so a minimum of 2 checks will be required over 2 years), In
Data: CRICOS, Australian Government.