Overview

The Social Work program from the RMIT University continues to reflect up-to-date ideas about social work and its place in a changing world.

Our graduates are resilient, outspoken members of society who advocate a fairer world for all.

Field education forms a large component of the social work course. You'll undertake 140 days of work placements within human and community service organisations.

Career

Graduates are highly employable in human services organisations, community-based agencies, various levels of government, and increasingly in corporate and private enterprise.

Some graduates help to develop social policy, some engage in research, some assist communities to develop their own services, and some provide services to individuals and families. In a social work career, there are ample opportunities to pursue different specialisations and interests.

Accreditation

This program is an Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) 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.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Critical Social Work

Casework, Counselling and Advocacy

Group and Community Work Strategies

Ethical, Legal and Organisational Contexts of Social Work Practice

Discourses of Care, Control and Protection

Field Education

Contemporary Themes in Professional Practice

Social Policy

Rights, Recognition and Social Justice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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65

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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94

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65

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS number: 058234C

You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in a relevant discipline which includes at least one year of full time studies in social sciences (or equivalent).

Applicants will be selected competitively based on undergraduate results and professional experience.

Please note complete applications must be submitted by 1 November (in any given year) in order to be considered.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

39360 AUD / year

≈ 39360 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

29760 AUD / year

≈ 29760 AUD / year

Additional Details

National: Commonwealth supported places; between AU$4,627 to AU$16,992/year

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Career

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

Scholarships Information

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