Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Pathway details

Pathway type

This pathway is only available as a Standard pathway. You will need to apply for each course individually as you progress through your studies.

Packaged pathway
Standard pathway
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5.5 years total, full-time

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NA

NA

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NA

NA

Apply for the entry course
Apply for the Packaged Pathway
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Entry Course

Diploma of Community Services

Campus

Melbourne City

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1.5 years total, full-time

Basic entry requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following minimum academic requirements:

  • Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent)

OR

  • At least 6 months’ work experience in any field.

On successful completion of the previous course, apply for the destination course
On successful completion of the previous course, automatically progress to the destination course
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Destination Course

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Campus

Melbourne City

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4 years total, full-time

Pathway requirement
Successful completion of RMIT's Diploma of Community Services guarantees entry into the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) with 48 credit points of exemption.

How to apply for a Standard Pathway

  • Start by applying for the entry course in this pathway. 
  • After successfully completing the entry course, you can apply for the next course, as long as you meet all the specified requirements.
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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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