Social work, social sciences and human services

Social work, social sciences and human services

Transform lives and create lasting social change. At RMIT, you’ll learn from passionate, engaged members of society who work towards a fairer world for all.

Transform lives and create lasting social change. At RMIT, you’ll learn from passionate, engaged members of society who work towards a fairer world for all.

Transform lives and create lasting social change. At RMIT, you’ll learn from passionate, engaged members of society who work towards a fairer world for all.

Prepare to join a sector which might see you assisting individuals with their personal problems, formulating and implementing social policies, participating in social research or managing and developing programs to assist community groups, individuals and families. 

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