They mobilise the forces of individuals, the community, and state organisations to transform lives and create lasting and meaningful social change.
RMIT has been teaching social work for over 40 years, and our programs continue 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.
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.
With your working knowledge of social science, research, and social work, you'll be eligible for a wide range of human services or community jobs in areas such as:
child protection
dispute mediation and industrial relations
health services and hospitals
human resource management
policy and advocacy work
community development projects
program and organisational development
immigration advice and referral centres
government departments
youth and family services.
To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 7.0 (with no individual band below 7.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 94 (with minimum of 24 in Reading, 24 in Listening, 23 in Speaking and 27 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 65 (with no communication band less than 65)
C1 Advanced: minimum of 185 with no less than 185 in any component.