About the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
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.
Introductory psychology
Study they key areas of psychology and explore how diverse contexts affect individuals in different ways. Discover how your brain helps to create your behaviour, and how your brain and behaviour change across your lifespan.
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.
International entry requirements
Nepal: 65%
Subject prerequisites
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
English language requirement
7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0.
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) intended learning outcomes
Practice Social Work in a holistic, ethical and critically reflective manner
Articulate a professional social work identity, both independently and as a member or leader of a team in a multidisciplinary work environment
Apply complex theoretical and technical social work knowledge and skills to critically analyse multifaceted situations to empower individuals, groups and communities
Advocate for progressive social change including global political concerns around environmental challenges particularly as they impact human rights, social and economic justice for those most vulnerable
Articulate Western and First Nations worldviews with a critical appraisal of ongoing impacts of colonisation and identify benefits of First Nations relational ways of knowing for all
Design, implement and evaluate consumer and community informed research, projects and programs and creatively influence innovative future practice, social reform and policy
Critically evaluate knowledge and social work practice using appropriate technologies to support continued professional development and ethical practice
Communicate knowledge, research and practice effectively to a wide variety of audiences using a variety of media
Plan, execute and interpret the findings of project work or research with independence
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) career opportunities
Graduates can find employment in private industries and the public sector, including:
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
Provide recovery-oriented practice and support, advocate for policy changes, raise awareness on social issues and connect clients with human services.
Estimated course fees for international students
Estimated fees per year (2025):
A$34 000 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
International scholarships
Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative
The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.