La Trobe University
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationOur degree builds on a strong foundation of social work with a blend of sociology, psychology, and human services. You'll graduate ready to join this fast-growing industry:
- Social work is one of the top 25 high-growth industries in Australia with a projected growth of 23.2 per cent* by 2026.
- Get first-hand industry experience with placements in places such as hospitals, Berry Street, Mind Australia, and Salvation Army.
- Graduate ready to jump into a wide range of employment opportunities.
The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) has provisional accreditation from The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Delivery mode
La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) will prepare you for the following roles.
Healthcare Social Worker
Healthcare Social Workers are registered professionals who work with hospital patients and people suffering from cancer and chronic disease. They h...
Hospital Social Worker
Hospital Social Workers are registered professionals who work with hospital and daycare patients, as well as their families and carers. They help p...
Palliative Care Social Worker
Palliative Care Social Workers are registered professionals who work with terminally-ill patients and people approaching the end of life. They help...
Social Worker
A social worker is somebody who helps people navigate everyday issues brought on by a range of factors, including but not limited to, physical and...
Community Development Officer
Community Development Officers are employed by government organisations and non-profits to develop and deliver community-based programs for the ben...
About La Trobe University
La Trobe is a university known for making a positive difference in the lives of our students, partners and communities. We will become an even more valued and relevant university because of the way we respond to their needs in this time of great local and national crisis.
Our aim is to emerge as a more resilient, future-focused and necessarily more efficient institution that will thrive in a post-COVID world by being more sharply focused on the needs of our community, and by playing to our strengths in teaching and research.
