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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Social Work (Coursework)

Course code: #HM012

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Social Work (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $33,600 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    110240B

Highlights
Work Based Learning (WBL)

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 23-February-2027 2027-02-23
Fall-February 23-February-2024 2024-02-23
Fall-February 23-February-2025 2025-02-23
Fall-February 23-February-2026 2026-02-23

Overview

Master of Social Work

La Trobe's Master of Social Work can lead to roles in diverse and rewarding areas, including social policy, community and direct practice. 

When you graduate, you'll be equipped to take on roles in a range of specialist areas, including: 

Child protection and family services, aged care, indigenous support, housing services, mental health, family services, protective services, refugee and asylum seeker support services, social justice advocacy and more. 

Learn from world-class academics with extensive backgrounds in social work practice, including specialists in addiction, child and family welfare, disability, and mental health. 

Under the supervision of an experienced social worker, you'll put your knowledge into practice by completing two 70-day placements. 

Through 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.

You can also choose to extend your professional practice and undertake research in professional or community settings through a Social Work Professional Doctorate.

You'll learn the following:

  • Human Rights, law and Ethics in social work
  • Social policy analysis and Advocacy
  • Social work with individuals, families and groups
  • Program design and evaluation

Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning)

During this course, you will participate in one or more supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice.

Work-integrated learning opportunities

Industry-informed curriculum, Industry presentations, and Professional simulations.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$44,100

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,212
Accommodation 1 bed room $10,500
Tuition 1 person $33,600

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English
  • Award certificates
  • A key/guide to the grading system/s
  • Syllabus of previously-studied subjects if seeking advanced standing

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
7
listening
7
writing
7
speaking
7
reading

TOEFL

98
24
listening
27
writing
23
speaking
24
reading

PTE

65
65
listening
65
writing
65
speaking
65
reading

Cambridge

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listening
-
writing
-
speaking
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reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

IELTS, TOEFL and PTE are the only English Proficiency tests accepted for entry into this course.

English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) are designed for students who require English language training before commencing tertiary study in Australia.
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (known as ELICOS) includes General English and English for further studies (English for Academic Purposes).

English for Further Studies Entry requirements

English LevelIELTSExit to
EFS 34.5 (minimum writing score 4.5)-
EFS 45.0 (minimum writing score 5.0)Foundation Studies/ Diploma of Business/Diploma of IT
EFS 55.5 (minimum writing score 5.5)Undergraduate degrees/Diploma of Health Sciences/Diploma of Bioscience/Diploma of Engineering/Diploma of Psychology
EFS 66.0 (minimum writing score 6.0)Postgraduate programs/Diploma of Media and Communications

Academic background and requirement

Prerequisites

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent).

Specialisation - recommended: Studies in arts, social sciences, psychology, teaching, nursing or business-related areas.

WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 60%

Selection criteria

All applicants must complete and submit a Personal Statement.

Career opportunities

  • Senior social worker
  • Mental health social worker
  • School counsellor
  • Child and family support worker

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