What ATAR do you need for Bachelor of Social Work at Adelaide University?
The lowest selection rank for Bachelor of Social Work at Adelaide University was 65.65 for the 2026 intake. The lowest selection rank is the lowest ATAR plus adjustment factors that received an offer, so a student's raw ATAR can be below it and still get in.
Bachelor of Social Work at other South Australia universities
Of the 2 SA universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Social Work, Adelaide University had the 2nd highest. Degrees with the same name can differ in majors, campus and structure, so compare the course pages as well as the numbers.
| University | Lowest selection rank | Intake |
|---|---|---|
| Flinders | 65.85 | 2026 |
| Adelaide University | 65.65 | 2026 |
About the degree
A four-year social work degree at Magill and Adelaide City Campus East, Mount Gambier and Whyalla (ranks shown are for the metropolitan offering; Mount Gambier's 2026 figure was 67.05). Adelaide University took its first students in 2026, so only the Semester 1, 2026 rank is published. The 2027 guaranteed entry ATAR is 70. No SACE prerequisites or assumed knowledge.
- Length: 4 years full-time. Study mode: full-time, part-time, online.
- Accreditation: Australian Association of Social Workers (accreditation requirements apply).
- Graduate starting salary range quoted for this course: $60,000 to $70,000 a year (source).
What parents can do next
Frequently asked questions
- Is 65.65 the ATAR my child needs for Bachelor of Social Work at Adelaide University?
- Not exactly. 65.65 was the lowest selection rank that received an offer for the 2026 intake. A selection rank is the ATAR plus any adjustment factors (for example subject, equity or regional adjustments), so some students were offered a place with a raw ATAR below 65.65. It is a guide to competition for that intake, not a guaranteed entry score, and it changes each year.
- How does Adelaide University compare with other SA universities for Bachelor of Social Work?
- Of the 2 SA universities in our data with a published lowest selection rank for a Bachelor of Social Work, Adelaide University had the 2nd highest. The highest was Flinders at 65.85 (2026).