拉筹伯大学

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.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognized in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8.

CAREER OUTCOMES

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.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) has provisional accreditation from The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Professional registration may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.