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Course Overview
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="overview"> Overview Do you want to work with people? Are you passionate about human rights and social justice? 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 organisations.
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> 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 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 a working knowledge of social science, research and social work, graduates are 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 federal and state government departments (Centrelink, Department of Human Services) youth and family services. Possible job titles include social worker, counsellor advocate, case manager, child protection officer, human resource manager, social policy officer, policy adviser, community worker, community development manager and mediator. Expand all sections Professional recognition and accreditation This course 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. <div
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
AASW
Common Questions
Yes, this course 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.
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 organisations. In the second semester of the third and fourth years you'll undertake two 70-day placements. Placement in third year focuses on direct practice with individuals, families and small groups. The fourth year placement involves the integration of theory and macro-level practice. Placements may be arranged locally and interstate, and overseas opportunities may be available for the final placement. Organisations include ASRC, Anglicare, Department of Human Services, Oxfam Australia, Brotherhood of St Laurence, and the Salvation Army Crisis Services, among others.
This degree includes the following areas of study: Social sciences (including sociology, politics, social theory, social policy and psychology); Theory and practice (a sequence of subjects spanning 4 years sharing an explicit set of values and theoretical approaches related to social justice); Field education (professional placements that develop practical experience, networks, and career opportunities); Specialisation (opportunities to pursue areas of interest in greater depth); and Policy and research (subjects in research, program evaluation and policy development). Many subjects, particularly in the first year, are taken in common with students from psychology, international studies, youth work and legal studies.
This degree uses a variety of teaching and learning approaches including interactive coursework seminars, online components, case studies, reflective techniques, individual and group presentations, group-based learning, and small-group discussions. All subjects are delivered in English. Assessment methods include written papers, exams, class exercises, oral presentations, workshop and seminar facilitation, and online activities.
Eligible applicants may receive adjustment factors including equity access schemes and/or subject adjustments to a maximum of 28 aggregate aggregate adjustment points. Specific adjustments include: a study score of 35 in English (EAL) equals 2 aggregate points, a study score of 30 in English other than EAL equals 2 aggregate points, regional adjustments for applicants from low socio-economic status areas, the School Network Access Program (SNAP) for eligible Year 12 applicants, the Elite Athlete and Performer Program, and the Indigenous Access Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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