Social Work (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Social Work
Length
2 years
Campuses
Melbourne, Bendigo
Course description
This course requires students to complete a research program in social work, to attend research seminars and submit a thesis on an approved topic. Areas of study include: social work practice, social policy, intellectual disability, ageing, child and family welfare, health, and mental health.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
25 720
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Bachelors degree with Honours at H1 or H2A level, or approved international equivalent. Applicants with Honours at H2B level, or equivalent, may be considered in some instances.
Extra requirements
Applicants may be considered if they demonstrate Honours equivalence in terms of possession of skills, experience, research and/or publications.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (February)
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/socialwork/courses/postgraduate_courses.htm