Bachelor of Community Services

Bachelor of Community Services is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in nursing & allied health at Ikon Institute of Australia in Sydney, Australia. It takes 3 years full time; Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney, with intakes in February; May; September.

Ikon Institute of Australia is a private institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is A$22,648 a year, about ₹14.7 lakh. Over 3 years that is roughly A$67,944 (≈ ₹44.2 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026 international indicative course fee of A$67,944 for 3 years full time (fee schedule) ÷ 3 years = this yearly figure. 2027 fees not yet readable

Living costs for Australia as a whole: A$29,710–40,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Adult nurse
• Mental health nurse
• Children's nurse
• Midwife
• Health visitor
• Learning disability nurse

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• NHS
• Bupa
• HCA Healthcare
• Mediclinic
• HCA Healthcare UK
• Fresenius
• Aster DM Healthcare
• Asklepios
• Cleveland Clinic
• Nuffield Health

General entry requirements at Ikon Institute of Australia for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Bachelor's degrees: Australian Year 12 or equivalent (for Indian students, Class 12); an ATAR of 60 gives guaranteed entry for Australian students.
• Applicants with diploma-level VET or some higher education study can also apply.
• Social work and community services need a police check, a Working With Children check and placement vaccinations.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 6.0, or equivalent.

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This course starts in: February; May; September.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Australia, then arrange accommodation.

• Academic transcripts and certificates
• English test results
• Passport
• Police check and Working With Children check (social work, community services and teaching)
• Statement of Intent (for the Onshore Access Scholarship)

• Human Services Scholarships

  Counselling, community services and social work courses

  Value: 30% off Counselling and Psychotherapy courses; 20% off Community Services and Social Work courses

  New international students on a subclass 500 student visa starting a Human Services course in 2027

  Official page

• Early Childhood Education Scholarships

  Early childhood courses

  Value: 20% off tuition for the course duration

  New international students starting an Early Childhood Education course in 2027

  Official page

• Onshore Access Scholarship

  All courses

  Value: Up to 15% off net tuition (discretionary)

  International students already in Australia who transfer after the first six months of their principal course; Statement of Intent needed

  Official page

Ikon Institute of Australia is a private higher education provider teaching counselling and psychotherapy, social work, community services, arts therapy and early childhood education. Melbourne and Sydney offer the full range of courses, while Adelaide and Brisbane focus on early childhood education. International students may take up to one-third of their subjects online.

Indian students look at Ikon for practical human services degrees, such as the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) and the Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy, with three intakes a year. Ikon is not in world university rankings.

Nursing & Allied Health courses at other universities in Australia

• Bachelor of Social WorkACAP University College4 years full time (12 trimesters); Melbourne or Sydney · A$30,632 / year
• Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121)Acknowledge Education18 months (six 10-week terms) · A$18,667 / year
• Bachelor of NursingAdelaide University3 years full time · A$48,600 / year
• Bachelor of NursingAustralian Catholic University3 years · A$39,672 / year
• Bachelor of PhysiotherapyAustralian Catholic University4 years · A$52,544 / year
• Bachelor of Occupational TherapyAustralian Catholic University4 years · A$43,784 / year

More courses at Ikon Institute of Australia

• Master of Social Work (Qualifying)2 years full time; Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney · A$29,352 / year
• Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy2 years full time; Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney (with intensives) · A$31,060 / year
• Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)2 years full time; Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney · A$25,904 / year
• Bachelor of Social Work4 years full time; Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney · A$25,300 / year
• Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy1 year full time; Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney · A$30,760 / year
• Graduate Certificate in Counselling6 months full time; Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney · A$15,380 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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