La Trobe University

La Trobe University

Bachelor of Social Work Honours

The Bachelor of Social Work Honours in Humanities and Social Sciences is offered by La Trobe University.

Program Length: 4 YEARS.

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.

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.




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