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Deakin University

Bachelor of Social Work

Geelong Waterfront Campus, Victoria, Australia

Level
Bachelor
Duration
4.0F/P
Campus
Geelong Waterfront Campus (VIC)
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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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

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

  • Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. School Location Only applicants who are currently studying in the City of Greater Geelong or in an area classified as Inner Regional, Outer Regional, Remote or Very Remote by the Australian Statistical Geographical Standard
  • Remoteness Areas (ASGS
  • RA) can apply for this course. To see if you meet the location requirement please visit: Regional and Remote Entry Scheme . Regional and Remote adjustment A sliding scale bonus is applied to applicants who qualify for entry. For aggregate adjustment amounts, visit Regional and Remote Entry Scheme . 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 | 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.

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

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

Costs & Living Expenses

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
Total Programme Cost
A$156,800
For full 4.0F/P

Estimated Annual Costs

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