La Trobe University
Master of Social Work
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationLa Trobe's Master of Social Work gives you the skills and knowledge to turn your passion for social justice into a thriving career. Whether you're looking to advance your career or move into a rewarding new field, you'll gain the hands-on expertise to help people in need. Learn from world-class academics with extensive backgrounds in social work practice, including specialists in areas such as addiction, child and family welfare, disability, and mental health. Explore the various roles undertaken by social workers, including direct practice, social policy, education and research, community development, counselling, organisational planning. Under the supervision of an experienced social worker, you'll put your knowledge into practice by completing two 70-day placements. Through our partnerships with Eastern Health, Northern Health and Alfred Health, and community partners, you'll work in real industry settings and gain valuable insights into the day-to-day experiences of social workers.
Delivery mode
La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Academic entry requirement
Prerequisites
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 60%
Specialisation - recommended: Studies in arts, social sciences, psychology, teaching, nursing or business-related areas.
Selection criteria
All applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement.
Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Master of Social Work will prepare you for the following roles.
Aged Care Social Worker
Aged Care Social Workers are registered professionals who work exclusively with people over 65 years of age and living in nursing homes, respite ce...
Clinical Social Worker
A Clinical Social Worker provides mental health services to individuals, families, and groups. You might work in hospitals, community health centre...
Mental Health Social Worker
Mental Health Social Workers are registered social workers who specialise in mental health interventions, counselling, psychoeducation, and therape...
Healthcare Social Worker
Healthcare Social Workers are registered professionals who work with hospital patients and people suffering from cancer and chronic disease. They h...
Social Worker
A social worker is somebody who helps people navigate everyday issues brought on by a range of factors, including but not limited to, physical and...
About La Trobe University
La Trobe is a university known for making a positive difference in the lives of our students, partners and communities. We will become an even more valued and relevant university because of the way we respond to their needs in this time of great local and national crisis.
Our aim is to emerge as a more resilient, future-focused and necessarily more efficient institution that will thrive in a post-COVID world by being more sharply focused on the needs of our community, and by playing to our strengths in teaching and research.
