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Bachelor of Social Work

Study mode

On Campus, Online

Duration

4 years

Course fees

$48,988

Passionate about human rights and have a strong sense of social justice? Deakin's fully accredited Bachelor of Social Work will equip you to enhance the wellbeing of others through an understanding of policy, socioeconomic factors and social equity issues. Social workers are in high demand with job opportunities expected to grow by 15.9% by 2028. Graduate career-ready with the skills to work effectively with individuals, families and communities to address key factors causing inequality.

With an emphasis on progressive, student-centred teaching practices, you will learn the latest approaches to enable social change and improve the lives of others. You will gain invaluable hands-on experience with 1000 hours of practice education placements in a variety of communities and workplaces in online, metropolitan, regional or rural settings, ensuring you gain multiple perspectives. If you meet the eligibility requirements, you may be able to progress onto the embedded honours year.

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Delivery mode

This course is available in the following study modes:

Locations

1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong 3220
Princes Highway, Warrnambool 3280

Entry Requirements

You must meet ONE of the following requirements:

Completed Year 12 (ATAR optional) with ATAR score 65.10 or equivalent.

If you're currently studying Year 12, or completed Year 12 in the last two years, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:

Year 12 prerequisite subjects

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 25 in English other than EAL

ATAR

Senior Secondary Certificate of Education with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent

Higher education study

Current or recent Year 12

Higher education study

VET study

Work and life experience

Academic requirements

If you have undertaken higher education studies after secondary schooling, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:

successful completion of at least two bachelor level or above units (AQF Level 7 or equivalent)

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) - Multiple Choice

All Faculty of Health undergraduate courses require a STAT MC where the applicant has not completed senior secondary education (or equivalent) in the last ten years (from the commencement date of the course applied for). The STAT is not required if the applicant has undertaken any tertiary study (minimum certificate IV).

Vet Study

Academic requirements

If you have undertaken any Vocational Education and Training (VET) study after secondary school, you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:

completion of a certificate IV or higher in a related discipline

completion of a diploma or higher in any discipline

at least 50% completion of a diploma or higher in a related discipline

Current or recent Year 12

Higher education study

VET study

Work and life experience

Academic requirements

If you have undertaken any Vocational Education and Training (VET) study after secondary school, you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:

completion of a certificate IV or higher in a related discipline

completion of a diploma or higher in any discipline

at least 50% completion of a diploma or higher in a related discipline

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) - Multiple Choice

All Faculty of Health undergraduate courses require a STAT MC where the applicant has not completed senior secondary education (or equivalent) in the last ten years (from the commencement date of the course applied for). The STAT is not required if the applicant has undertaken any tertiary study (minimum Certificate IV).

Learn more about the STAT Multiple Choice test results for entry into Deakin University.

English language proficiency requirements

To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) English Units 3 and 4: Study score of 30 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or 25 in any other English

IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent

other evidence of English language proficiency

Course fees

Course fee

$48,988

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About Deakin University

As one of Australia's largest universities, Deakin has strong global linkages, world-class research and, most importantly, an educational portfolio that blends the best of campus and digital delivery into a highly supportive and personalised student experience.

Operating since

1974

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Deakin University

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