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Deakin’s courses are recognised by industry, recommended by your peers and will make you a highly sought-after graduate.
#1 Vic uni
for occupational therapy course satisfaction²
#1 Vic uni
for social work graduate employment²
Top Vic uni
for student support
Enhance the wellbeing of others
Learn more about our occupational therapy and social work degrees and find out which one is right for you.
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+57,800 social and welfare professionals
+13,600 social workers
+45,200 health therapy professionals
+9,600 occupational therapists
Take advantage of outstanding jobs growth
Meet the high demand for social workers and occupational therapists in Australia. No matter which degree you pursue, you'll be equipped with extensive experience and professional accreditations which will make you sought after by employers. Over the next five years, there is strong projected growth for jobs in social work and occupational therapy.¹
Flexible online learning
Our flexible degrees let you continue your career while you study. You can learn at your own pace, when and where it suits you, without compromising quality or support.
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80%
of Deakin students found studying had a positive impact on their career.6
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90%
of graduates say they’d recommend studying at Deakin to family, friends or colleagues.6
Where could a Deakin degree take you?
Take your first step towards a fulfilling career in social work or occupational therapy. Here's what you can expect studying at Deakin.
Chloe Giovannucci
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
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It is very rewarding when you see a client progress in their healthcare. I have taken up several placement opportunities, predominantly in west Melbourne. I was given a wide range of settings such as hand therapy, paediatrics and mental health.
Hannah Traynor
Bachelor of Social Work
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All of my teachers have been compassionate, like-minded individuals who are experts in their field. All have years of real industry experience across an array of specialties and work types. This experience and human touch shows through in all of my units.
Beth Crisp
Discipline leader for social work
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Being a social worker is about taking bold and innovative approaches to make a positive difference for the individuals and communities we partner with.
Graduate ready for the jobs of tomorrow
You can confidently choose Deakin – for the past 40 years we’ve been perfecting distance and online learning.
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Premium online study
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Supported learning
Learn via a premium interactive platform with Australia’s highest rated tech support.7
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Social work
Enhance the wellbeing of others
Make a positive difference to the lives of individuals, families and communities. Explore how policies, socioeconomic factors and social equity issues impact community development. Eligible social work students receive government placement support of ~$330/week.
57,800 new jobs
for social and welfare professionals by 20341
The quality of the education in this field at Deakin has benefit my emerging career immensely in that I have gained experience in multiple sectors from the diversity of the faculty and their teachings.
Jessica Te Hiko
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)