Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) - Available from 01/01/2024

The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) combines two highly respected degrees to give you a unique, broad grounding across both areas. This degree will increase your knowledge and understanding of human development, and how such factors interact within individual, group, organisational, community and policy contexts. You will be prepared to think critically about the social world and to influence change through your practice, advocacy, or research. Social workers and psychologists often work side-by-side in organisations where a balancing act of expertise in both areas is required.
You will be prepared for employment in general social work practice and settings requiring an understanding of psychology. You will be equipped to apply interdisciplinary knowledge to address complex social problems. This social work and psychology double degree combines the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) and the Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology).
You'll learn through workplacements and work under the supervision of an experienced practitioner. You will undertake a 70-day field education placement in the second semester of the third and fifth years of the degree. The third-year placement focuses on direct practice with individuals, families and small groups. The fifth year integrates theory and macro-level practice. As well as gaining practical experience, field education allows you to develop networks and career opportunities. Placements may be arranged locally and interstate. Overseas opportunities may be available for the final placement.

You must have successfully completed a qualification recognised by RMIT as equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) with a minimum average of 70% IB - 27 IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 7.0 (with no individual band below 7.0) TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 94 (with minimum of 24 in Reading, 24 in Listening, 23 in Speaking and 27 in Writing)