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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Social Work

Course code: #ABSW

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Social Work

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $31,000 AUD

  • Application fee

    $75 AUD

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    65 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    077997B

Highlights
Work-Placement

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-December-2023 2023-12-31
Fall-February 31-December-2024 2024-12-31
Fall-February 31-December-2025 2025-12-31
Fall-February 31-December-2026 2026-12-31

Overview

Bachelor of Social Work

Victoria University's Bachelor of Social Work will prepare you for a rewarding career in helping others resolve social problems and make a difference.

You will gain an in-depth understanding of:

  • Interpersonal and group work
  • Community development
  • Policy Analysis
  • Social Research
  • Social action

You will also gain the skills and knowledge to develop the potential of individuals, groups, and communities.

During your course, you will undertake two social work placements, allowing you to apply your learning in a real-world setting.

This training and expertise will prepare you for a challenging and rewarding career in a variety of settings, including:

  • Federal and state government
  • Hospitals
  • Non-government organisations
  • Community services

After graduating as a professional social worker, you will be equipped with the skills to truly change people's lives for the better. 

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$53,000

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,212
Accommodation 1 bed room $22,000
Tuition 1 person $31,000

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Certified copies of your academic transcripts and other supporting documentation
  • Evidence of your English language proficiency
  • Completed Advanced Standing forms (if you are applying for credit).
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
7
listening
7
writing
7
speaking
7
reading

TOEFL

12
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

-
listening
-
writing
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speaking
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reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent:

COURSE NAMEENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTACADEMIC REQUIREMENTDURATION
Standard (JQAG)IELTS 5.5 (no band less than 5.0)Equivalent Australian Year 11 or 60%26 weeks
Extended (JQAH)IELTS 5.0 (minimum of 5.0 in writing)Equivalent Australian Year 11 or 50%39 weeks

Academic background and requirement

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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 of 7.0 (with no band less than 7.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).
OR:
Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.

 

GPA

China: 

Gao San (Senior Middle School Year 3): 70%

Gaokao or National College Entrance Examination (NCEE): Lower cut-off score for Tier 2 universities

Bachelor degree: 65%

 

India: 

Indian School Certificate (issued by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations - ICSE): 65%

All India Senior School Certificate (issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education - CBSE): 65%

Higher Secondary Certificate/ Intermediate Certificate from State Board: 70%

 

Foundation program: 

VU College provides pathways to VU degrees. In addition to English language courses, it offers an international foundations program and diplomas in business, information technology and engineering.

Career opportunities

  • Social Worker
  • Community Health Centre Counsellor
  • Youth Worker
  • Drug and Alcohol Worker
  • Homelessness Policy Officer

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