Bachelor of Community Development

Name: Bachelor of Community Development
Price: <p>Tuition: per semester AU$14,900</p> AUD

VU course code: ABCD | CRICOS: 088782D | Level of study: Undergraduate

Duration

3 years

Delivery mode

Hybrid, In person

Fees

Tuition: per semester AU$14,900

Location

Footscray Park

Next start date

24 February 2025

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Overview

Make a difference with a career building strong communities, by studying a Bachelor of Community Development at Victoria University.

Our Bachelor of Community Development gives you the skills and knowledge for various roles in local community development. The course units are focused on practical skills to help you become an effective community worker. You'll contribute to building the capacity of local communities to make them stronger and be an advocate for change.

You’ll also benefit from extensive placements in community development organisations, with opportunities to travel overseas. We also have a number of university partners which enable study abroad, providing you with excellent opportunities to broaden your world view, build your capacity as a community worker and learn to work in diverse communities.

This combination of knowledge and practical experience will have you job-ready for a rewarding, exciting and ethical career.

: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Evaluate community development approaches in both international and local contexts;

Design community development interventions relating to social and cultural contexts;

Analyse theory and practice of community development;

Develop a scholarly approach to researching in community development;

Exhibit effective communication, advocacy and community organising skills for social change; and

Interrogate the policy contexts of government and non-government organisations.
: During your study, you’ll benefit from valuable work placements. In fact, you’ll undertake several hundred hours of work in relevant organisations. This gives you the practical experience needed to confidently begin your career when you graduate.
You’ll have the chance to work with non-government organisations (NGOs), community groups, and government. You may contribute to real campaigns, and learn the different ways in which community organisations operate.
: At VU you can spend part of your degree studying overseas all while gaining credits towards your course.
Immerse yourself in a new culture and learn from a new perspective, while building experiences that will help you to stand out in the competitive job market.

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

If you've completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an exemption of English-language requirements.

In some cases, there may be additional entry requirements.

Learn more about entry requirements for international students.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To attain the Bachelor of Community Development students will be required to complete 288 credit points in total consisting of:

96 credit points First Year Core units;
144 credit points Professional Core studies including 24 credit points of Capstone studies;

1 x 48 credit points of Minor studies.

Units

Fees & scholarships

As an international student at Victoria University, you will be required to pay your tuition fees up front each semester.

There may be additional materials fees throughout your studies, depending on your chosen course, as well as an administrative fee as part of your course.

Victoria University is proud to support our international scholarship recipients and sponsored students.