Bachelor of Social Work
- Melbourne, Australia
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A 2-year course or thesis master programme in Social Work at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Social Work can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
- Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
- And communicate findings to diverse audiences
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Social work service delivery in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Across Canada and internationally
Curriculum
- Course route: seven courses
- A field internship
- A non-credit Pathway course and a Pathway Scholarship project. Thesis route: six courses
- Internship
- Pathway and a thesis. Requires two or three on-campus institutes of 7-10 days.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completion of Australian Year 12 (VCE) or an equivalent qualification with a course-specific minimum average (65% on most pages
- up to 85% for some)
- plus prerequisites or selection tasks for some courses. RMIT Foundation Studies or a relevant diploma can also qualify
- Minimum average of 65% or 70% in a VCE-equivalent qualification on the honours pages that state one (22 and 11 pages)
- 65-85% on the bachelor pages; some courses add selection tasks and prerequisites
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
- TOEFL iBT 94
- PTE Academic 65
- IELTS Academic 7
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Proof of Identity
- Application Form
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $40,706 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Melbourne City |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Design and Social Context |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 384 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | RMIT University scholarship or tuition-support opportunities may vary by program, intake and applicant eligibility. Review current award conditions before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
3 Mar 2027
109 days left
Scholarships
RMIT University scholarship or tuition-support opportunities may vary by program, intake and applicant eligibility. Review current award conditions before applying.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 3 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $40,706 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 94, PTE Academic 65, IELTS Academic 7.
RMIT University scholarship or tuition-support opportunities may vary by program, intake and applicant eligibility. Review current award conditions before applying.