Undergraduate
Bachelor of Community Development
Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Community Development at Victoria University gives students the skills and knowledge for roles in local community development, with units focused on practical skills to become an effective community worker and an advocate for change. Students benefit from extensive placements in community development organisations, with opportunities to travel overseas, and from university partnerships that enable study abroad and help build capacity to work in diverse communities. This combination of knowledge and practical experience prepares graduates for a rewarding and ethical career. It is offered at VU in Melbourne.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Young People in a Global Community (AEB1804, 12CP)
- Aboriginal History and Political Movements (AEK1204, 12CP)
- Community Development from the Local to the Global (ASA1023, 12CP)
- Critical Inquiry in Community Contexts (AYW1004, 12CP)
- Working in Human Services Organisations (ASW1000, 12CP)
- Applied Human Rights (ASA1024, 12CP)
- Creativity
- Communication and the Digital Age (ACU1002, 12CP)
- Global Environmental Issues (RBF1150, 12CP)
- Holistic Practice With Young People (AEB2803, 12CP)
- Professional Practice 1 (AEB3803, 12CP)
- Management in Non-Government Organisations (ASA2033, 12CP)
- Project Design and Implementation (ASA2034, 12CP)
- Creative Change and Social Justice (ASC2006, 12CP)
- Community Development Theory to Action (ASA2007, 12CP)
- Professional Culture and Collaboration (AEB3802, 12CP)
- Gender in Public Life (ACW2024, 12CP)
- Conflict Resolution in Groups and Communities (ASC3095, 12CP)
- Blak Healing - Policy & Practice (AEK2206, 12CP)
- Migration
- Mobility and Globalisation (ASS3050, 12CP)
- Aboriginal Political and Reflective Learning (AEK3204, 12CP)
- Research in the Community (ASC3007, 12CP)
- Everyday Activism and Community Organising (ASA3000, 12CP)
- Youth and Community Industry Preparation (ECY3003, 12CP)
- Youth and Community Industry Placement (ECY3004, 12CP)
Admissions
Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent). OR: Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent). PLUS: IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). OR: Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.
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