Course code: #HM012
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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:
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.
$44,100
| Cost of living | 1 person | $10,212 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $10,500 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $33,600 |
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 Level | IELTS | Exit to |
| EFS 3 | 4.5 (minimum writing score 4.5) | - |
| EFS 4 | 5.0 (minimum writing score 5.0) | Foundation Studies/ Diploma of Business/Diploma of IT |
| EFS 5 | 5.5 (minimum writing score 5.5) | Undergraduate degrees/Diploma of Health Sciences/Diploma of Bioscience/Diploma of Engineering/Diploma of Psychology |
| EFS 6 | 6.0 (minimum writing score 6.0) | Postgraduate programs/Diploma of Media and Communications |
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%
All applicants must complete and submit a Personal Statement.
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