Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
La Trobe University
CRICOS provider number: 00115M TEQSA provider ID: PRV12132
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
About
Our Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) gives you the clinical knowledge and hands-on skills to make a difference by helping others to thrive. You'll learn from world-renowned academics about promoting human rights and the importance of social justice.
Our diverse range of subjects provide a strong foundation in psychology, sociology, human rights, social justice and relationship skills. You'll also gain real-world experience in social work through placements in hospitals and leading health and welfare organisations.
Areas of study
Social work.
Career opportunities
Community health centres and hospitals, government departments and non-government agencies, mental health and disability services.
Professional recognition
Accreditation, registration and/or membership details for this course can be found on the La Trobe course website.
Practical experience
During this course, you will participate in one or more supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practise newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice. The placements will immerse you in professional work culture, enabling you to develop and further enhance your skills.
Fees and charges
Essential requirements for admission
Immunisation: Prior to commencing a placement, students are required to meet all of the requirements of the degree in relation to immunisation and testing for blood-borne viruses. Students must visit a medical practitioner who will complete and sign the Immunisation and Health Record form. Further information will be provided post enrolment.
National Police Record Check: Applicants will be required to hold a valid National Police Record Check for professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Victoria Police national police record checks
Working With Children Check: Successful Applicants will be required to hold a valid Working with Children (WWC) Check for the relevant state prior to undertaking professional placements as part of this course. For more information see: Working with Children in Victoria
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening check: Prior to commencing a placement, students will be required to complete a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) worker screening check. For information refer to the Services Victoria website. Further information will be provided post enrolment.
Mask fit testing: Prior to commencing a placement, students may be required to complete an annual mask fit test. Further information will be provided post enrolment.
Core participation requirements: Core Participation Requirements are abilities, attributes and behaviours that are required to undertake learning activities and professional experience in your course. These requirements are provided for your information and are not entry requirements. Core Participation Requirements are also referred to as Inherent Requirements by other institutions.
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- determine if you may need support during your studies; and
- make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you.
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Prerequisites
One of English Advanced (Band 3), or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 4).
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Subject adjustments: Applicants who successfully complete one of the following HSC or equivalent Year 12 subjects will have their selection rank increased by one point per study:
- Band 3 in Agriculture, Ancient History, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics Standard 1, Mathematics Standard 2, Mathematics Advanced, Mathematics Extension 2; Modern History, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE), Physics, Society and Culture, Studies of Religion II;
- Band 2 in any language other than English.
Selection ranks can be increased by a maximum of five points.
All applicants
Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.
Academic record: This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.
Refer to detailed information about admission criteria on the La Trobe University website.
Also refer to La Trobe University general admission criteria, location and equity adjustments.
Student profile
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Further information
View all details of this course on the La Trobe University website.
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
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