Victoria University (VU)

Course Level

Bachelor Degree (Pass)

CRICOS

077997B

Related Careers

Bachelor of Social Work

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.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Footscray Park	Full-time - 4 years Part-time - 8 years	N/A	N/A

Campus

Duration

Fees

ATAR

Footscray Park

Full-time - 4 years

Part-time - 8 years

N/A

Structure

To attain the Bachelor of Social Work, students will be required to complete: 384 credit points of Core studies.

Subjects

Social work

Entry requirements

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), International Police check for students who, after the age of 16 have been a citizen or permanent resident of any country other than Australia or resided continuously in any country other than Australia for 12 months or longer Working with Children Check (valid for 5 years) NDIS Worker Screening check Evidence of being fully COVID-19 vaccinated Evidence of meeting immunisation requirements for a health placement which includes Hepatitis B, MMR, Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis, Varicella, Tuberculosis and Influenza. It is possible that individual placement agencies will require additional site specific documentation and pre-placement preparation. It is important to plan for potential loss of income during placement. Students may need to reduce or cease their usual employment during their social work placements since each placement equates to 500 hours over a continuous period. Under certain circumstances there may be a fee associated with a clinical placement. For placement fee details relevant to your course refer to https://www.vu.edu.au/current-students/your-course/fees/additional-fees-charges.

Recognition

Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Graduates will also be eligible for membership with the AASW.

Study Pathways

Bachelor of Social Work students may apply for credit transfer for previous studies. Students who believe they may be eligible for credit transfer, will need to consult with the course coordinator and unit coordinators for the relevant units. In accordance with Victoria University policy, students must complete a minimum of eight units of study in addition to Field Education placements.