Victoria University

Bachelor of Community Development

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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 ext

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Duration
3 years
Qualification
Bachelor Degree
AQF 7
Campus
Footscray
VIC · +1 more campus
Course code
CRICOS 088782D
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Course 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.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. Victoria University bachelor entry generally requires a secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate. Each course may set additional academic or selection requirements. 2. Australian-Year-12-equivalent qualification; course-specific requirements; English proficiency.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    Victoria University bachelor entry generally requires a secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate. Each course may set additional academic or selection requirements.

  • Additional entry requirement

    Australian-Year-12-equivalent qualification; course-specific requirements; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

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2027 · Semester 1Footscray Park——$32,689per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 2Footscray Park———International students

Where it is taught

  • Victoria University Footscray Park

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    Ballarat Rd, FOOTSCRAY, VIC

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  • Footscray Park

    Ballarat Road, FOOTSCRAY, VIC, 3011, FOOTSCRAY, VIC

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Bachelor of Community Developmentvu.edu.au
  2. Victoria Universityvu.edu.au
  3. International Course Guide 2026Official source
  4. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  5. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  6. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source
  7. Entry requirements for international studentsOfficial source

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Bachelor of Community Development at Victoria University: Fees & Entry Requirements