Program Overview
The Social Work at RMIT University is a Master programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Social Work programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: AUD 24,960 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Work programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Critical Social Work
- Casework, Counselling and Advocacy
- Group and Community Work Strategies
- Ethical, Legal and Organisational Contexts of Social Work Practice
- Discourses of Care, Control and Protection
- Field Education 1
- Research Strategies - Social Sciences
- Contemporary Themes in Professional Practice
- Social Policy
- Rights, Recognition and Social Justice
- Field Education 2
- Professional Project.
- Advanced Advocacy and Social Action
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation
- Indigenous Policy
- Loss, Trauma and Grief
- Minor Thesis
- Social and Political Theory
- Working with Violence and Abuse.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Completion of a relevant Australian undergraduate degree or its equivalent, which includes the equivalent of at least one year of full-time studies in social sciences or equivalent.
- Applicants will be selected competitively based on undergraduate grades and work experience.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 24,960 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 24,960 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact RMIT University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About RMIT University
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Melbourne, Australia
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University Profile- Application Deadline 26 February 2027
- Start Date 26 February 2027
- Language English
- Duration 24 months