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 OUTCOMESWith 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.