Bachelor degree
48 months
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: A$75
Full-time
Intakes: February
International tuition: A$23,400
Program overview
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.
Social Work Field Education is an essential part of this degree. You’ll complete two industry-based placements in different human service agency settings, under the supervision of experienced social workers.
Study options
This program can be done
On campus
Requirements
Exams:
- TOEFL iBT
- PTE
- IELTS
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 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
OR:
Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.
Career opportunities
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.
Campus location
Melbourne
,
Australia
