BP315 - Bachelor of Arts (Welfare and Society)

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Plan: BP315 - Bachelor of Arts (Welfare and Society)
Campus: City Campus

Overview

Program details
Purpose of the Program
Articulation and pathways
Entrance requirements
External accreditation and industry links
Student expenses and charges in addition to fees
Library, IT and specialist resources

Program details

Award title: Bachelor of Arts (Welfare and Society)
Award abbreviation: BA (Welf&Soc)
Total credit points: 288
Career: UGRD
Duration: 3 years full-time / 6 years part-time
Location: City Campus
Owning school: Global, Urban and Social Studies (365H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/global-urban-and-social-studies
ASCED code: 090599
CRICOS code: 096090K

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Purpose of the Program

This program is designed as an alternative award for students in the professionally accredited programs, Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) and Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology). It enables students to align themselves towards careers in various human service contexts that draw upon similar academic knowledge and skills but do not require the formal social work professional accreditation. Specifically, this program reorients students from a practice- based focus to an administrative or policy-based focused professional degree.

In this program you will develop the theoretical knowledge and skills required to work in a wide range of professional settings, including government and not-for-profit organisations, both in Australia and internationally. The focus will be oriented to administration and policy advice roles in areas of social care and support. 

You will build the foundation for understanding and analysing the relationships between the global and local dimensions of social care and policy implications for a diverse and changing world. You will engage critically with legislative and policy frameworks across different policy and legislative contexts. You will develop skills in advocacy, consultation and collaboratation within different cultural settings. You will also develop skills and strategies for bringing about legislative and/or policy reform.

The program is offered in face to face, online or mixed mode of delivery. At various points in your program you will have the opportunity to engage in independent projects and inquiries in your specific area of interest. The program also provides opportunities for you to undertake study tours and/or exchange programs outside of your base location at RMIT Melbourne. 

As a graduate you can expect to work within Australia in local, state or federal government agencies and social care services in a variety of human services roles, local council roles or policy and advice roles. Employment can be found in similar sectors in other countries or in international aid and development organisations. 

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Articulation and pathways

Upon successful completion of this program you may be eligible to undertake further studies in RMIT University programs including the Master of Social Work, Master of Public Policy, Master of Global Studies, Master of Social Science by research and PhD, subject to each program's entry requirements. 

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Entrance requirements

This program is an exit award for BH105 Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) and BH106 Bachelor or Social Work (Honours)/Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology). 

The transition to this program occurs at specific stages of the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) and the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) programs, and on the basis of specific grounds. These include, where:

  • You no longer aspire to practice as a social worker 
  • You are not able to meet the Professional Accreditation Standards outlined by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). 
  • You are unsuccessful in a Professional Placement (WIL) and are no longer able to meet the full requirements of the program, subject to the Early Termination of WIL Procedure. 
  • You are not able to meet the academic requirements of the honours program 
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External accreditation and industry links

In Australia there are no professional bodies that recognise or accredit this program in welfare and society.

Industry Links
The School of Global, Urban and Social Studies has many close links with industry and the social care and public policy sectors. 

The diverse suite of programs offered by the School is supported by strong industry and sector partner relationships in this area, providing a range of opportunities for people from industry to be involved in students' learning experiences. 

The program is informed by regular consultations with an Industry Advisory Committee whose membership is drawn from the human services industry. 

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Student expenses and charges in addition to fees

Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees.  Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.

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Library, IT and specialist resources

Library resources and services

RMIT Library provides extensive resources, services and study spaces. All RMIT students have access to scholarly resources including course related material, books, e-books, journals and databases.   

Computers and printers are available at every Library. You can access the Internet and Library e-resources. You can also access the RMIT University wireless network in the Library. 

Contact Ask the Library for information on Library resources and services: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library.  Study support is available for assistance with assignment preparation, academic writing, information literacy, referencing, maths and study skills.

Online learning tools and content
You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at myRMIT www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit

Services available to you as a student at RMIT University
RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.
Services are available face to face and online assisting with:

  • transition to tertiary study and learning
  • study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
  • enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
  • career development and employment
  • living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
  • opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
  • opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance

We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You can find more information from Student Support.

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