Social Work (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Social Work
Length
2 years full-time or 3-4 years part time.
Campuses
Melbourne, Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, Mildura
Course description
This course aims to prepare students for key social work roles - in which they might work with individuals, families and groups, or be inolved in community work, social policy, social research, and organisational planning and administration. The curriculum is based on a philosophy of social justice, and students should acquire the knowledge and skills to work effectively in complex organisations. A key feature is the practical placement component, which allows students to gain practical skills in the field. Honours is available during the final year.
Course structure
Students undertake academic and fieldwork subjects, and two supervised 70-day placements (one in each year), in a professional social work agency. Please note students may be required to attend some lectures and seminars in block mode and/or outside normal contact hours.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply through VTAC. All applicants must complete a VTAC Pi form.
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $15,440 per 120 credit points.
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/postgraduatesAdditional costs (AUD)
Approximate costs include: A$100 for course manuals; Accommodation costs for clinical placement vary according to the venue; National Police Check (or equivalent) - A$15 (indicative only).
Prerequisites
Australian Bachelor degree or overseas equivalent, preferably in arts, social science, psychology, teaching, nursing, economics, legal studies, politics, or disciplines related to social work. Applicants must have obtained a minimum average grade of 65% in their undergraduate degree.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Additional information
Police checks are required for the professional experience placements in clinical and community settings in this course. All students are required to obtain a police check prior to undertaking their placements.
Career opportunities
Social workers are employed in a wide range of social policy, community, and direct practice areas within public and non-government agencies. Areas include hospitals and community based health services, disability, substance abuse, child protection and family care, aged care, indigenous support, housing services, mental health, family services, psychiatric services, protective services, refugee and asylum seeker support services, local government, community work, social justice advocacy, and counselling services.
Professional recognition
The course has provisional accreditation from the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).