Course Level
Bachelor Degree (Honours)
CRICOS
079596C
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
Social workers promote the well-being of individuals, families and communities. They apply their interdisciplinary knowledge about Australian society, social problems and human needs to foster social change and transform lives. RMIT University has been teaching social work for more than 40 years, and courses continue to reflect contemporary ideas about social work and its place in a changing world. Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) graduates are resilient, outspoken members of society who advocate a fairer world for all. In your Honours year, you will have the opportunity to pursue a topic on interest in more depth through a traditional thesis or capstone project. You will study subjects including social work, social science and research. Field education forms a large component of the social work degree. You'll undertake 140 days of work placements within human service and community service organizations.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Melbourne City | Full-time - 4 years | N/A | 61.1 |
Melbourne City | Full-time - 4 years Part-time - 8 years | N/A | 61.1 |
Structure
384 credit points
Subjects
- Social Work
Entry requirements
- You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent qualification).
Recognition
This program is an Australian Association of Social Workers accredited qualification. It is an entry qualification into the social work profession and has been determined to meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS). Graduates are eligible for membership of this professional association.
Study Pathways
Graduates of the following RMIT programs are eligible for exemptions (subject to certain criteria): Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs, Diploma of Community Services (Case Management), Advanced Diploma of Interpreting, Advanced Diploma of Translating, Diploma of Youth Work, Diploma of Financial Counselling.
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