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Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

  • ID:0101263
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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  • Type:Full-time

Fees (AUD)

  • Application Fee:$200.00
  • TuitionFee/Year:$36,400.00
  • LivingFee/Year:$19,550.00
  • InsuranceFee/Year:$530.00
  • Application Fee:$200.00
  • TuitionFee/Year:$36,400.00
  • LivingFee/Year:$19,550.00
  • InsuranceFee/Year:$530.00
Estimated Total/program:
$226,720.00
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Admission Requirements

Admission requirements

Vietnam Upper Secondary School Diploma
International entry requirements* for this course at Mildura**

Vietnam Upper Secondary School Diploma: 7

Minimum overall average score from all graded subjects taken in the final year. Temporary certificate of graduation is accepted for up to one year from date of issue.

* The entry requirements provided above are only provided as a guide and based on the course’s current standard minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), the primary measure for entry into most undergraduate-entry university programs in Australia.

** Entry requirements may vary by location. To view entry requirements for this course at another location, please select the location in the drop down at the top of this page.

Note: there may also be other entry requirements for this course. If you are unsure, make an enquiry.

English requirement

IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 7.0.

 

Course Information

Life in today's world brings harsh challenges. Poverty, addiction, mental illness, domestic violence and personal crisis can severely impact a person's ability to feel safe, find a stable home and pursue opportunities. As a social worker, you'll provide support and assistance to people and families in need. La Trobe's Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) gives you the clinical knowledge and hands-on skills to launch your career.

You'll learn from world-renowned academics about promoting human rights and the importance of social justice. Our diverse range of subjects provide foundations in both psychology and sociology. Two 14-week placements enable you to put your knowledge and skills into practice and gain professional experience within leading health and welfare organisations in Victoria.

You'll learn:

  • Sociology and society
    • Discover the cultural changes that shaped Australian society and how individuals connect with each other.
  • Foundations of psychological science
    • Gain the clinical knowledge and skills used to examine human behaviour and treat mental illness.
  • Human services
    • Explore the values, ethics and practice of social work and human services.
  • Social work and inequality
    • Study the issues of inequality and their impact on people's wellbeing.

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Sample course structure

Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook .

To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Social Work (Honours), students must complete a total of 480 credit points across 4 years.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

With a projected 23,000 job openings over the next 5 years, there is growing demand for social workers in private industries and public sectors, such as:*

  • Community health centres and hospitals
    • Work alongside other health professionals to provide practical support, counselling, information and emotional support to clients.
  • Government departments and non government agencies
    • Provide case management, counselling and advocacy for clients including children and families.
  • Mental health and disability services
    • Recovery oriented practice and support, advocate for policy changes, raise awareness on social issues and connect others with human services.

* Job Outlook, Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business, 2018.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

530 AUD/year

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