Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)
RMIT University - City
Overview
The course combines social work theory, practice skills and foundation studies in social science and psychology. Students apply interdisciplinary knowledge and theory in practice to work towards a socially just society. Subjects include social work, sociology, politics, social theory and policy, as well as developmental, behavioural, cognitive and social psychology.
Field education forms a critical component of the degree, allowing students to integrate theory and practice through experience, and to develop professional networks, career opportunities and achieve employment outcomes.
The degree includes an embedded Honours year, allowing students to undertake a research project in their chosen area of social work or do further studies in psychology in the final year.
Prerequisites
Year 12 prerequisites
Non-Year 12 prerequisites
Majors
Potential Career Outcomes
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 97.15 | 98.65 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 72.60 | 83.80 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 53.50 | 70.05 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the RMIT University website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
RMIT University
Campus
City
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Arts
Indicative ATAR
53.50
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 5 years
Course Link
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- State
- VIC
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 196
- Campuses
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Bendigo Brunswick Bundoora City Point Cook
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