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About the course
Deakin’s fully accredited Bachelor of Social Work prepares you to support individuals, families and communities through an understanding of policy, socioeconomic factors and social equity. You’ll study contemporary social issues and research methods while building practice-ready skills. The course includes substantial field education, with 1000 hours of placements across diverse community and human service settings, helping you graduate career-ready in social work. The programme explores human behaviour, research methods, and applied psychology for community and organisational settings.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue professional social work roles across government, community and health organisations. Career paths may include casework and family support, child and youth services, mental health and wellbeing support, community development, advocacy, policy and program roles, and work with diverse and disadvantaged communities. This Bachelor degree provides an accredited pathway toward entry into the social work profession in Australia. Preparing graduates for human resources support, community services, and psychology-related graduate pathways.
Living Costs in Geelong**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,000 - 1,323 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 665 - 879 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 13 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 257 - 339 |
Average Salary***
