Social Work

Overview

Social workers promote human wellbeing and foster social inclusion. They mobilise the forces of individuals, the community, and state organisations to transform lives and create lasting and meaningful social change.

Graduates of this Social Work program at RMIT University 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  

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

• Federal and State Government departments (Centrelink, Department of Human Services)

• youth and family services.

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.