Master of Social Work

Course Details

Transform people's lives as a social worker. La Trobe's Master of Social Work can lead to roles in a diverse and rewarding range of areas including social policy, community and direct practice. Previous graduates have gone on to work at health and human services organisations such as Anglicare, Centrelink and the Department of Human Services, as well as various health services and hospitals both locally and abroad. When you graduate, you'll be equipped to take on roles in a range of specialist areas including child protection and family services, aged care, indigenous support, housing services, mental health, family services, protective services, refugee and asylum seeker support services, social justice advocacy and more . Due to the wide range of important services provided by social workers, the demand for skilled and compassionate social workers is high and expected to see considerable growth into the future. More recently, social workers are employed to support communities impacted by disasters due to climate change. La Trobe's Master of Social Work gives you the skills and knowledge to turn your passion for social justice into a thriving career.

Qualification: Master Degree (By Coursework)

Course structure: To qualify for award of the Master of Social Work, you must submit a satisfactory thesis of typically 40,000 words or less which demonstrates specialised knowledge and research skills in your field. Your thesis will be examined by at least two examiners and must demonstrate the following course learning outcomes: ; Mastery of theoretical knowledge and ability to reflect critically on theory and its application. ; Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and apply to established theories from different bodies of knowledge or practice. ; Ability to generate and assess complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level. ; Ability to design, use and evaluate research and research methods. ; Advanced communication and technical skills to present coherent arguments and disseminate research findings to specialist and non-specialist audiences. Papers written by you during your candidature may be included in your thesis, where these are of direct relevance to the research you describe in your thesis.