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School of Social Work and Social Policy
La Trobe University
Victoria 3086
Australia
Level 2
Health Sciences 2
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School of Social Work and Social Policy

Courses

Bachelor of Social Work (Advanced Standing) Course Structure Admission Requirements Fees Contacts Supplementary Application Closing Dates Information Sessions Frequently Asked Questions (PDF format) Frequently Asked Questions (Word format) Late Direct Application*

This two year degree prepares students for the practice of professional social work. The course prepares students to be generic practitioners able to respond to the complexity of human need and integrate the different areas and skills of social work practice in any given work situation as required.

Students are equipped to undertake the following key social work roles: work with individuals, families and groups; community work; social policy; social research; and organisational planning and administration. Units offered enable students to integrate theory and practice. They include ideas about how individuals, families, communities and societies operate and develop, the ethical, legal and organisational framework, how to interpret and undertake research, and the skills needed for the different areas of social work practice.

The curriculum of the course is based on a philosophy of social justice, and is taught within an adult-learning model. Students are encouraged to relate their relevant experiences to the theories and practice presented in the program and are also expected to challenge long-standing values and beliefs.

The course includes two placements of 70 days (one in each year), in a professional social work agency. Students will be required to obtain a police check prior to the commencement of each placement.

The Bachelor of Social Work is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers.

COURSE STRUCTURE

The degree is offered at the Bundoora, Albury-Wodonga and Bendigo and Mildura campuses. Students undertake a set course of academic and fieldwork units (listed below). Students may be required to attend some lectures and seminars in block mode and/or out of normal Univesity hours. Further advanced standing may be granted to suitably qualified applicants.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS :

All applicants, except currently enrolled La Trobe University students, must apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). Non-Year 12 applicants must complete the Supplementary Application.

Current La Trobe students apply directly to the School.

Prerequisite studies: Successful completion of a degree, or a minimum of two years of approved university studies in arts, social science, psychology, teaching, nursing, economics, legal studies, politics or related disciplines.

Selection mode: academic record and relevant work, volunteer and general life experience. For access and equity reasons, applicants with an established connecion to a particular region will receive special consideration when applying to the rural campus in that region.

Application: All applicants must complete the Supplementary Application available from the relevant campus. All applicants, except currently enrolled La Trobe University students, must apply through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) or other state equivalent. Current La Trobe University students complete an internal transfer application and are not required to apply through VTAC but must complete the Supplementary Application or Direct Application (internal applicants should contact the School to ascertain which application is required).

Extra requirements: some applicants may be required to attend an interview which is expected to be held in November/December. Applicants required to attend an interview will be contacted.

All applicants must refer to the information regarding clinical and professional placements provided in the VTAC Guide (La Trobe University section, page 227).

Attendance at a course information session, where offered, is strongly recommended.

International students must apply separately through the University's International Programs Office.

FEES

The Bachelor of Social Work (Advanced Standing) and The Bachelor of Human Services and Master of Social Work degrees are offered under the new Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) scheme (formerly the HECS scheme) and charged at the Band 1 rate. For information regarding eligibility for a CSP place, please refer to the Australian Government Department of Education, Science and Training website for higher education students 'Going to Uni'.

The Voluntary Student Unions legislation came into effect on 1 July 2006. This means that the General Service Fee will be voluntary.

CONTACTS

For further information please contact the relevant campus staff member (below).

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2009 SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION PACKAGE

			*Supplementary application form (PDF format)
			Supplementary application form (Word format)
			Covering letter (PDF format)
			Covering letter (Word format)
			**Referee reports (PDF format)
			**Referee reports (Word format)
*Please read the Supplementary Application carefully before completing and returning to the relevant campus. ** You must supply two referee reports, on the above proforma, with your Supplementary Application.

APPLICATION DATES

COURSE INFORMATION SESSIONS - 2008

Open Day 2008

Please note this information is correct as of August 2008. Every effort is made to provide the correct information but details are subject to change.

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Last Updated: October 23, 2008