La 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.<\/p>
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.<\/p>
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.<\/p>
Graduate ready to work effectively in a range of social policy, community and direct practice areas in government, community, and the private sector. Social workers are in high demand across the globe, meaning your career could take you anywhere. You can also choose to extend your professional practice and undertake research in professional or community settings through a Social Work Professional Doctorate<\/a>.<\/p> You'll learn:<\/p> Develop the knowledge and skills needed to design and implement programs that help address social welfare issues.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul> The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.<\/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": " Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).<\/span><\/p> WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 60%<\/p> Specialisation - completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline, that contains at least one year, or the equivalent, of full-time studies in the social and behavioural sciences. Examples of social and behavioural sciences areas include but not limited to: arts, Indigenous studies, social sciences, psychology, education, nursing, law, or allied health areas. <\/p>", "academicEntReq": "", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "