Social Work
Why do research in Social Work?
Our research informs social policy, program design and implementation in the human services, and enhances the practice of social workers and other helping professionals. The school is represented on four campuses throughout Victoria, so our perspective is rural, regional and urban. Core research themes are child, youth and family welfare; disability and aging; health and mental health; and indigenous issues. We have strong research links with government and non-government agencies, a track record of attracting research grants and significant contracted research and consultancy funding. Our school has strong collaborative ties with other schools at La Trobe and Australian and international universities. Members of our staff edit two key Australian human service journals, Australian Social Work and Children Australia.
Research specialisations
Courses
Local students
| Offer year | Course title | Campus(es) | Duration | Semester starts |
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| 2013 | Doctor of Philosophy |
Albury-Wodonga
Bendigo Melbourne Melbourne (City) Other |
4 years full-time or equivalent part-time | Anytime |
Doctor of Philosophy continued…
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| 2013 | Doctor of Social Work (Professional Doctorate) |
Albury-Wodonga
Melbourne |
4 years full-time or 8 years part-time | Anytime |
Doctor of Social Work (Professional Doctorate) continued…
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| 2013 | Master of Social Work (Research) |
Albury-Wodonga
Bendigo Melbourne |
2 years full-time or 4 years part-time | Anytime |
Master of Social Work (Research) continued…
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How to apply
You can apply for research candidature at any time. However, applications for research scholarships close on 31 October.
To apply for Master's candidature, you need an Honours degree or Master's Preliminary. For Doctoral (PhD) candidature, you need a Master's or a Bachelor's degree with Honours, usually with a result of at least H2A.
Before applying, it's best to contact a potential academic supervisor and receive in-principle approval for your topic.
Once you've done this, you can download an application form [PDF 1.02Mb] and submit it to La Trobe's Research Services office.
Fees and scholarships
Research degrees are funded by the Commonwealth Government via the Research Training Scheme (RTS) (fees may apply to some components of some Professional Doctorates).
There are a range of scholarships available for local students.
International students
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| Offer year | Course title (CRICOS) | Campus(es) | Duration | Semester starts | Annual Tuition Fee (AUD) |
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| 2013 | Doctor of Philosophy (006629C) |
Albury-Wodonga
Bendigo Melbourne |
4 years | Anytime | $27 800 |
Doctor of Philosophy continued…
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| 2013 | Doctor of Social Work (Professional Doctorate) (029305M) |
Albury-Wodonga
Melbourne |
4 years | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) | $27 800 |
Doctor of Social Work (Professional Doctorate) continued…
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| 2013 | Master of Social Work (Research) (055101G) |
Bendigo
Melbourne |
2 years | Semester 1 (March) | $27 560 |
Master of Social Work (Research) continued…
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Fees and scholarships
Estimated fee costs for international students is indicated for each course above. There are also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.
Your study experience
Finding a supervisor
One of the most important aspects of your research study will be finding a supervisor in Social Work.
Overseas study opportunities
You may be eligible for our student exchange program.
You can apply to take one placement overseas. We have partnerships with a number of international organisations in countries such as the Philippines, Cambodia, Indonesia and China.
Student profiles
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