Why study social work at CDU?

> Study Social Work with us and make a real difference to local communities, families and individuals, or in the humanitarian aid industry abroad. You'll gain knowledge and skills through placements, intensive units and theoretical knowledge, and graduate as a culturally competent specialist ready to create change.

• #4 Australian university for undergraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2023)
• #3 in Australia for social work starting salaries (GUG 2023)

Entry requirements

Admission requirements are met by one of the following:

• Successful completion of the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (or equivalent) and the awarding of an Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) of at least 60*.
• Successful completion of a national qualification at Certificate III level or higher.
• Successful completion of at least 0.5 year of full-time study (or equivalent) of a higher education degree/diploma.
• Overseas secondary or tertiary qualifications considered equivalent to the above Australian qualifications.
• Attainment of a STAT Multiple Choice score of 140.
• Successful completion of the Tertiary Enabling Program, the Preparation for Tertiary Success courses, or other recognised tertiary preparation course.
• Submission of an acceptable personal competencies statement and/or employment experience.
• Defence members with service of 1 year or more at the following ranks (or higher) meet the academic entry requirement for this course:
• Navy: Seaman, Able Seaman, Leading Seaman
• Air Force: Aircraftmen/Aircraftwoman, Leading Aircraftman/Aircraftwoman, Corporal
• Army: Private, Lance Corporal, Corporal

International applicants who have completed the CDU Foundation Studies Program; and

achieved a minimum mark of 65% in Foundation English A; and

achieved a minimum mark of 75% in Foundation English B;

IELTS Academic Module- A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no score below a 6.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.

Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) -A minimum overall score of 176 with no skill below 176.

Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency Test not accepted for this course.

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module-A minimum overall score of 58 with no score less than 58 in reading, writing, speaking and listening.

TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)- A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 22.

Fees and scholarship

International tuition fees

> The annual tuition fee for full time study in 2024 is AUD $27,640.00. This equates to $ $3,455.00 per 10 credit point unit (0.125 EFTSL).

> These fees are subject to increases annually, effective at the start of each calendar year.

> We offer an exciting and generous range of scholarships to support international students coming to study at CDU from around the globe. Our scholarships reward high-achieving students with outstanding academic accomplishments and who contribute to the potential to make a positive impact on the world.

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