About The Course

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. Field education forms a large component of the social work subject, where you'll learn through a work placement and work under the supervision of an experienced practitioner. In the second semester of the third and fourth years you'll undertake two 70-day placements, usually within human service and community service organisations. 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.

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