Bachelor of Social Work
- Geelong, Australia
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A 2-year course or thesis master programme in Social Work at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Social Work can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
- Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
- And communicate findings to diverse audiences
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Social work service delivery in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Across Canada and internationally
Curriculum
- Course route: seven courses
- A field internship
- A non-credit Pathway course and a Pathway Scholarship project. Thesis route: six courses
- Internship
- Pathway and a thesis. Requires two or three on-campus institutes of 7-10 days.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Senior secondary certificate with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent (course cut-offs and country scores vary)
- AQF Certificate IV or higher
- Or a Deakin College or recognised foundation pathway
- Some courses add prerequisites
- A portfolio or the Casper test (teaching).
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Unadjusted ATAR 50 or equivalent (minimum)
- Course cut-offs and country scores vary
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS Academic IELTS 7.0 overall with minimum 7.0 each component
- TOEFL iBT Not published
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- PTE Academic Not published
- Cambridge Not published
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school completion certificate
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Social Work admission requirements at Deakin University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $39,200 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $9,800 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Geelong Waterfront Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Health |
| Department | Department of General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 32 |
| Study pace | Flexible,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Deakin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Social Work. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
22 Jan 2027
69 days left
Scholarships
Deakin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Social Work.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 22 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $39,200 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $9,800 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic IELTS 7.0 overall with minimum 7.0 each component, TOEFL iBT Not published, IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), PTE Academic Not published, Cambridge Not published, IELTS Academic 6.5.
Deakin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Social Work.