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Driven by a commitment to human rights and a profound dedication to social justice, Deakin's fully accredited Bachelor of Social Work prepares you to improve the welfare of others by mastering policy, socioeconomic influences, and social equity challenges. The demand for social workers is rising sharply, with employment opportunities projected to increase by 15.9% by 2028. Graduate with career-ready abilities to collaborate effectively with individuals, families, and communities in tackling the root causes of inequality. Through innovative, student-focused teaching methods, you will acquire contemporary strategies to drive social transformation and enhance people's lives. Gain essential practical experience with 1000 hours of practice education placements in diverse communities and workplaces, available online or in metropolitan, regional, or rural areas, providing you with varied viewpoints. If you satisfy the eligibility criteria, you may advance to the embedded honours year.
Recent secondary education students
Current Year 12 students (2024)*
Year 12 graduates (2023 and 2022)*
* Includes Victorian, interstate, International Baccalaureate (IB) and New Zealand school leavers.
To be considered for an undergraduate course, you need to meet Deakin’s entry and course-specific requirements, as well as the English language minimum prerequisites.
Non-Year 12 applicants with:
higher education study
Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
work and life experience Or
completed Year 12 in 2021 or earlier.
Completion of one of the following:
2 credit points in an AQF Level 7 bachelor degree
certificate IV or higher in a related discipline
a diploma or higher in any discipline
at least 50% completion of a diploma or higher in a related discipline relevant work and life experience.