If you’re interested in human rights, social justice, and changing lives for the better, then you should consider social work. As a social worker you will improve individual and community wellbeing by addressing challenges such as inequality, discrimination, violence and other types of harassment. An embedded honours program is available from third year for high-achieving students.
Our graduates have pursued careers in:
community development
group work
mental health
hospital social work
child protection
family work
case management
policy analysis and development
research
social action
program planning
community welfare sector
Applicants require an academic IELTS minimum overall score of 7.0 (with a minimum score of 7.0 in all bands)
Unit fee: $3260
Average first year fee: $26080
Estimate total cost: $104320
You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.