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Areas of study include: social work practice, social policy, intellectual disability, ageing, child and family welfare, health, and mental health.<\/p><p class=\"footnote\">The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 \u2013 Masters Degree by Research.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCriInAddToAtar": "", "selRankAdj": "", "otherAdmOpts": "" }, "higherEd": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "prerequisite": "<p>The minimum academic requirement for entry to a Master of Social Work (Research) at La Trobe University is a Bachelor's (Honours) degree in a relevant discipline completed within the last ten years with a weighted average mark of 70 (H2A) or above.<\/p><p>Where an applicant does not meet the normal academic entry requirements, an application may be made for admission on equity or alternative entry grounds where the applicant can demonstrate, through discipline-appropriate forms of evidence:<\/p><ol><li>That they have attained the prior research and\/or learning outcomes that normally pertain to the minimum academic entry requirements for the degree, and<\/li><li>That they have the capacity to successfully undertake a higher degree by research.<\/li><\/ol><p>The following conditions must be met in order to gain admission into a Master of Social Work (Research) degree:<\/p><ul><li>you must meet the entry requirements for the degree<\/li><li>the school in which you seek enrolment must be able to provide appropriate facilities, resources and supervision for your chosen area of research.<\/li><\/ul>", "academicEntReq": "", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "", "engReq": "", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": null, "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Master of Social Work (Research), students must complete a total of 0 credit points across 1 year.<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><p>International candidates are eligible to enrol at the following locations: Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne (Bundoora), and Mildura.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block ds-block--full-width course-structure-content\"><div class=\"ds-tabs\"><div class=\"ds-tabs-nav ds-block\" role=\"tablist\"><button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" >0<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"> <li><b>Component credit points<\/b> from chosen Type<\/li> <li><b>Thesis credit points<\/b> from chosen Title<\/li> <li><b>The degree of Master of Social Work by Research shall be awarded based on the examination of a thesis which demonstrates the course learning outcomes. credit points<\/b> from chosen Description<\/li> <li><b> credit points<\/b> from chosen Academic Items<\/li> <li><b> credit points<\/b> from chosen Components<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "<p>A range of work based learning opportunities are available, including internships, mentoring, and industry-linked projects.<\/p><p>Internships: candidates who have successfully confirmed their candidature and who are making satisfactory progress may apply to participate in an internship at least one month before they submit their thesis. Refer to the Graduate Research Candidature Policy and associated information.<\/p><p>Candidates will apply separately to participate in an internship through a process detailed on the Graduate Research School website.<\/p><p>For more information visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/researchers\/grs\/industry-community\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/researchers\/grs\/industry-community<\/a><\/p>", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/HMSWR\" target='_blank'>Melbourne<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Mastery of theoretical knowledge and ability to reflect critically on theory and its application<\/li><li>Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and apply to established theories from different bodies of knowledge or practice<\/li><li>Ability to generate and assess complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level<\/li><li>Ability to design, use and evaluate research and research methods<\/li><li>Advanced communication and technical skills to present coherent arguments and disseminate research findings to specialist and non-specialist audiences<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>This degree will prepare you for a professional career in industry or academic research or higher education. 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