Bachelor of Social Work

Geelong Waterfront Campus, Victoria, Australia

Level: Bachelor
Duration: 4.0F/P
Campus: Cloud Campus
Intl. Tuition: A$39,200 (2027-28)
Home Tuition: A$18,025 (maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative))

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Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Social work graduates register with Social Work England and work with children, families and vulnerable adults across local authorities, NHS trusts, charities and independent agencies. A highly regulated and values-driven profession with strong job security.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

Geelong offers a great outdoor-focused student lifestyle with beaches, cafés and a welcoming community.

The University at a Glance

Student Population: 59,359
Staff Ratio: 18.0:1
International: 27.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate: 75.0%; of graduates employed
Placement Year: Available; Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition: A$39,200; per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Home Tuition: A$18,025; per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
Non-Year 12 prerequisites As for Year 12 or equivalent, see: www.deakin.edu.au/undergrad-entry. | Current Year 12 graduates Inherent requirements Inherent requirements are those skills, values and behaviours which students must demonstrate in order to complete the Bachelor of Social Work.
The inherent requirements can be viewed at Social Work Inherent Requirements .
Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Deakin University WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Deakin University police record check information and Victoria Police national police record checks Immunisations Students are required to declare their immunisation status to satisfy the requirements of health and human service organisations where they will be undertaking their professional learning experience.
A placement organisation may refuse to accept a student for placement if the student’s immunisation status is not satisfactory to the placement organisation.
This may impede progression in the course.
NDIS Worker Screening Check All students are required to undertake a NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to the commencement of professional placement.
This is an assessment of whether a person poses risk to NDIS participants.
A placement organisation may refuse to accept a student for placement if they fail to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check.
This may impede progression in the course.
Recent Year 12 graduates Inherent requirements Inherent requirements are those skills, values and behaviours which students must demonstrate in order to complete the Bachelor of Social Work.
The inherent requirements can be viewed at Social Work Inherent Requirements .
Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Deakin University WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Deakin University police record check information and Victoria Police national police record checks Immunisations Students are required to declare their immunisation status to satisfy the requirements of health and human service organisations where they will be undertaking their professional learning experience.
A placement organisation may refuse to accept a student for placement if the student’s immunisation status is not satisfactory to the placement organisation.
This may impede progression in the course.
NDIS Worker Screening Check All students are required to undertake a NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to the commencement of professional placement.
This is an assessment of whether a person poses risk to NDIS participants.
A placement organisation may refuse to accept a student for placement if they fail to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check.
This may impede progression in the course.
Applicants with Higher Education study Inherent requirements Inherent requirements are those skills, values and behaviours which students must demonstrate in order to complete the Bachelor of Social Work.
The inherent requirements can be viewed at Social Work Inherent Requirements .
Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Deakin University WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Deakin University police record check information and Victoria Police national police record checks Immunisations Students are required to declare their immunisation status to satisfy the requirements of health and human service organisations where they will be undertaking their professional learning experience.
A placement organisation may refuse to accept a student for placement if the student’s immunisation status is not satisfactory to the placement organisation.
This may impede progression in the course.
NDIS Worker Screening Check All students are required to undertake a NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to the commencement of professional placement.
This is an assessment of whether a person poses risk to NDIS participants.
A placement organisation may refuse to accept a student for placement if they fail to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check.
This may impede progression in the course.
Applicants with VET study Inherent requirements Inherent requirements are those skills, values and behaviours which students must demonstrate in order to complete the Bachelor of Social Work.
The inherent requirements can be viewed at Social Work Inherent Requirements .
Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Deakin University WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Deakin University police record check information and Victoria Police national police record checks Immunisations Students are required to declare their immunisation status to satisfy the requirements of health and human service organisations where they will be undertaking their professional learning experience.
A placement organisation may refuse to accept a student for placement if the student’s immunisation status is not satisfactory to the placement organisation.
This may impede progression in the course.
NDIS Worker Screening Check All students are required to undertake a NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to the commencement of professional placement.
This is an assessment of whether a person poses risk to NDIS participants.
A placement organisation may refuse to accept a student for placement if they fail to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check.
This may impede progression in the course.
Applicants with work and life experience Inherent requirements Inherent requirements are those skills, values and behaviours which students must demonstrate in order to complete the Bachelor of Social Work.
The inherent requirements can be viewed at Social Work Inherent Requirements .
Working with children check Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Deakin University WWCC information and Working with Children in Victoria Police record check Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course.
For more information see: Deakin University police record check information and Victoria Police national police record checks Immunisations Students are required to declare their immunisation status to satisfy the requirements of health and human service organisations where they will be undertaking their professional learning experience.
A placement organisation may refuse to accept a student for placement if the student’s immunisation status is not satisfactory to the placement organisation.
This may impede progression in the course.
NDIS Worker Screening Check All students are required to undertake a NDIS Worker Screening Check prior to the commencement of professional placement.
This is an assessment of whether a person poses risk to NDIS participants.
A placement organisation may refuse to accept a student for placement if they fail to obtain a NDIS Worker Screening Check.
This may impede progression in the course. | Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
Subject adjustment A study score of 35 in Health and Human Development, any Humanities, any LOTE or Psychology equals 3 aggregate points per study.
A study score of 30 in Health and Human Development, any Humanities, any LOTE or Psychology equals 2 aggregate points per study.
Overall maximum of 12 points.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Deakin University Equity schemes information and the Deakin University website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.
Subject adjustment A study score of 35 in Health and Human Development, any Humanities, any LOTE or Psychology equals 3 aggregate points per study.
A study score of 30 in Health and Human Development, any Humanities, any LOTE or Psychology equals 2 aggregate points per study.
Overall maximum of 12 points.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Deakin University Equity schemes information and the Deakin University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
VTAC Personal Statement Applicants who wish experience to be considered should include this information on their VTAC Personal Statement.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) If you don't meet the academic entry requirements, or haven't completed Year 12, or don't hold any relevant qualifications, the STAT (Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test) may be an option for you to meet course entry requirements.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Deakin University Equity schemes information and the Deakin University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
VTAC Personal Statement Applicants who wish experience to be considered should include this information on their VTAC Personal Statement.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) If you don't meet the academic entry requirements, or haven't completed Year 12, or don't hold any relevant qualifications, the STAT (Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test) may be an option for you to meet course entry requirements.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Deakin University Equity schemes information and the Deakin University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
VTAC Personal Statement Applicants who wish experience to be considered should include this information on their VTAC Personal Statement.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) If you don't meet the academic entry requirements, or haven't completed Year 12, or don't hold any relevant qualifications, the STAT (Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test) may be an option for you to meet course entry requirements.
SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes.
Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application.
For further information go to Deakin University Equity schemes information and the Deakin University website

Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

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Campus & City Life

Student Population: 59,359; Total students
Staff Ratio: 18:1; Students per staff
International Students: 27%; Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size: Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative): Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative): 8.0/10
Transport: Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene: Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

Geelong offers a great outdoor-focused student lifestyle with beaches, cafés and a welcoming community.

What Students Love

Beach lifestyle
Great café culture
Thriving student social scene
Parks & green spaces

University Stats

Total Students59,359

Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1

International Students27%

Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment: 75%; Employed after graduation
Placement Year: Available; Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Social work graduates register with Social Work England and work with children, families and vulnerable adults across local authorities, NHS trusts, charities and independent agencies.
A highly regulated and values-driven profession with strong job security.