img

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Community Development

Course code: #ABCD

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Community Development

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $24,400 AUD

  • Application fee

    $75 AUD

  • Duration

    3 years

  • PSW

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    65 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    088782D

Highlights
Practical Experience

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Work placement

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-December-2023 2023-12-31
Fall-April 29-February-2024 2024-02-29
Winter-July 31-May-2024 2024-05-31
Fall-February 31-December-2024 2024-12-31

Overview

Bachelor of Community Development

Make a difference with a career building strong communities by studying a Bachelor of Community Development at Victoria University.

Bachelor of Community Development gives you the skills and knowledge for various roles in local community development. 

The course units are focused on practical skills to help you become an effective community worker.

 You'll contribute to building the capacity of local communities to make them stronger and be an advocate for change.

You’ll also benefit from extensive placements in community development organisations, with opportunities to travel overseas. 

Also, several university partners enable study abroad, providing you with excellent opportunities to broaden your worldview, build your capacity as a community worker, and learn to work in diverse communities.

This combination of knowledge and practical experience will have you job-ready for a rewarding, exciting and ethical career.

uring your study, you’ll benefit from valuable work placements. You’ll undertake several hundred hours of work in relevant organisations. 

This gives you the practical experience to begin your career when you graduate confidently.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$46,400

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,620
Accommodation 1 bed room $22,000
Tuition 1 person $24,400

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

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

67
12
listening
21
writing
18
speaking
15
reading

PTE

50
50
listening
50
writing
50
speaking
50
reading

Cambridge

169
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

VU English – English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 5): achieved.

GENERAL ENGLISH 

LEVELSENTRYLead to 
ELEMENTARYIELTS 3.5; TOEFL 0-19GE 1  
PRE-INTERMEDIATEIELTS 4.0; TOEFL 20-31GE 2  
INTERMEDIATEIELTS 4.5; PTE 30-36; TOEFL 32-34                                      GE 3  
UPPER INTERMEDIATE IELTS 5.0; PTE 37-43; TOEFL 35-45GE 4EAP 4Entry into courses requiring IELTS 5.5 or equivalent including most VU diploma and foundation courses
ADVANCED 1IELTS 5.5; PTE 34-50; TOEFL 46-59GE 5EAP 5Entry into courses requiring IELTS 6.0 or equivalent including most VU undergraduate courses
ADVANCED 2IELTS 6.0; PTE 51-59; TOEFL 60-78                EAP 6    Entry into courses requiring IELTS 6.5 or equivalent including most VU postgraduate courses

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES 

LEVELSENTRYDURATIONCOURSE FEE
EAP4 (Upper Intermediate) EAP4: IELTS 5.0, VU English Placement Test or completion of GE3. 

 

5-10 weeks per level, depending on proficiency

 

A$460 per week (plus A$200 enrolment fee)
EAP5 (Advanced 1) EAP5: IELTS 5.5 or completion of EAP4. 
EAP6 (Advanced 2)EAP6: IELTS 6.0 or completion of EAP5.

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 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 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

  • Community Developer
  • Project Coordinator
  • Advocacy Campaigner
  • Policy Officer
  • International Aid Worker
  • Researcher

Melbourne weather chart

Melbourne weather chart

Related Courses

Related courses in univly