Social and community

Social and community

Leave a positive impact on people and communities by studying languages, community services, social work, urban design and more at the #1 university globally for commitment to reducing inequality*.

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Explore our social and community courses and disciplines

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Explore your future at the RMIT Study Expo

The RMIT Study Expo is your chance to learn everything there is to know about your future study. Join us at this in-person event to discover what RMIT has to offer.

Why study social and community at RMIT?

Ranked #1 globally for our commitment to reducing inequality*

More than 40 years of teaching social work and youth work

Undertake placements where you’ll put theory into practice

*Times Higher Education World University Impact Rankings 2023

Discover social and community

Be a force for positive change

The opportunities are boundless - learn to support vulnerable communities through studies in community services and social work, or bridge cultural and linguistic divides by studying languages, translating and interpreting.

Perhaps find solutions that address systemic global problems through international studies and public policy, or address the complex and evolving needs of urban populations and enhance the overall quality of urban life by taking up urban design

You can even contribute to a healthier and more compassionate society by understanding the complexities of human behavior with psychology

Whatever your passion, embark on a transformative journey with our social science courses and learn from dedicated and engaged educators who actively work towards a fairer world for all.

Featured social and community courses

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Bachelor of International Studies

If you’re passionate about international affairs and cultural diversity, this course will help you build a strong understanding of intercultural, social and political issues and how to address them.
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Master of Urban Planning and Environment

Combining studies in urban planning and built environment within social, economic and political contexts, this degree equips you to shape efficient, practical, healthy and sustainable cities.
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Certificate IV in Disability Support

Learn to provide support in a manner that empowers people with disabilities to achieve greater levels of independence, self-reliance, community participation and wellbeing.

Career outcomes

A rewarding career

Social science spans multiple fields and gives you the opportunity to make a profound and positive difference in society. As a graduate of an RMIT social and community course, you’ll be ready to be a catalyst for a brighter future for all.

Here are just a few of the career outcomes for undergraduate and vocational graduates:

  • criminologist
  • family support worker
  • foreign service officer
  • humanitarian aid worker
  • intelligence analyst
  • international relations specialist
  • interpreter
  • legislative analyst
  • psychologist
  • social worker
  • sustainability consultant
  • translator
  • urban planner
  • youth worker

Industry connections

Gain the real-world edge through practical experience

Social and community courses at RMIT work closely with industry partners to provide real-world learning experiences through field education and the close involvement of our partners in teaching and research.  

Many of our social science courses offer internships or placements, so you'll be able to apply your new knowledge with almost immediate effect. Students have secured placements with global organisations, from the United Nations to  CSIRO.

Close industry links and Program Advisory Committee member organisations for social science include the Environment Protection Authority (EPA), the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC), Salvation Army Crisis Services, Oxfam Australia, Centrelink, and more.

Facilities and locations

Study online and on campus in the heart of Melbourne

At RMIT you’ll experience study in inspiring learning spaces when you are on campus and enjoy a blended learning experience with digital learning resources when you study from home..

At our bustling and vibrant City campus, you’ll have a wide range of facilities at your fingertips. From award-winning buildings to collaborative students' hubs, you’ll love RMIT’s state-of-the-art spaces.

The biggest highlight for me has been how engaging my classes have been. My tutors have always found new ways to incorporate different learning styles and proactiveness on current issues that appeals to everyone’s interests and nurtures productive class discussions.

– Beth Shegog, Bachelor of International Studies

Experience social and community at RMIT

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Shape what’s next in community service

RMIT’s Graduate Certificate in Domestic and Family Violence gives you the tools to make a positive impact, and it can be undertaken in as little as six months.
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Courses that’ll help you get a job helping people

Are you looking for a job helping people? Use your career to have a positive impact as an aged care worker, a disability carer or a youth worker to help make a difference in the lives of others.

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aboriginal flag
torres strait flag

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.