Social work

Study towards a fulfilling career in social work, with a practical, job-focused course at Victoria University. We offer diplomas in disability work and aged care to degrees in youth and social work.

Courses in social work

Undergraduate (entry-level university courses)

University study undertaken before you graduate with a degree (up to including a bachelor with honours).

Bachelor of Social Work
ABSW | Undergraduate | Duration: undefined
Bachelor of Speech and Language Sciences/Master of Speech Pathology
HCSP | Undergraduate | Duration: undefined
Bachelor of Youth Work
ABYW | Undergraduate | Duration: undefined
Bachelor of Youth Work/Bachelor of Sport Management
EBYS | Undergraduate | Duration: undefined

Career outcomes

Graduates of our social work courses find employment opportunities across the following sectors:

  • social work
  • community work
  • disability services.

VU stories

Olena Nguyen
Success in her first year
Bachelor of Social Work
"In the class there aren’t too many students and it gives me more opportunity to interact with my lecturers. They know me by name – and I know them."
Olena's story
Jeehoon Choi at SBS
Saying 'yes' to SBS
Bachelor of Screen Media
"The Students as Staff program at VU is the greatest, and everyone needs to go for it! It provided me with professional experiences in film and photography roles, networking opportunities, and confidence."
The Students as Staff program at VU is the greatest, and everyone needs to go for it! It provided me with professional experiences in film and photography roles, networking opportunities, and confidence.
Jeehoon's path from 'yes!' to success
Deruka Dekuek
How VU helped me achieve my goal of helping others
Community Development
"VU laid the foundations for my current success, and shaped me to be who I am today."
VU laid the foundations for my current success, and shaped me to be who I am today.
Read Deruka's story
Amy McMurtrie
Supported for success
Footscray Community Arts
"Something that really sets VU students apart is the amount of support and resources the University provides them to succeed on placement and beyond. "
Something that really sets VU students apart is the amount of support and resources the University provides them to succeed on placement and beyond.
Hear why Amy loves VU graduates

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