| YEAR |
| 2009 |
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| AWARD |
| Bachelor of Human Services and Master of Social Work |
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| LENGTH |
| 4 years |
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| CAMPUSES |
| MELBOURNE (BUNDOORA), BENDIGO, ALBURY-WODONGA |
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| COURSE DESCRIPTION |
This course allows students to complement social work studies with an understanding of welfare agencies and the welfare needs of individuals, families and groups. The course, based on a philosophy of social justice, gives students the knowledge and skills to practise as a social worker and to work effectively in complex organisations. A key feature of the course is the practical placement component, which allows students to gain practical skills in the field. Graduate entry into the Master of Social Work is available to students who have already completed a minimum of two years' university study.
Graduates are reflective, responsive, flexible and able to excel in the constantly changing social care sector.
Most units in this course are core units.
First year: An interdisciplinary common year in which students undertake units alongside peers from across the Faculty of Health Sciences. The focus is on basic human biosciences and factors influencing health and on developing an understanding of the roles of health professionals in the health and welfare sectors.
Second year: Students develop skills specific to the discipline. Students explore the underpinning social work theories and develop an understanding of welfare agencies and the welfare needs of individuals, families and groups.
Third and fourth years: Prepares students to take a critical analytic approach to social problems and practice through case-based study. Students learn how to address the changes in the social work practice environment and work within an environment characterised by complexity. Students undertake practical placements. |
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| MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY |
| Social welfare history, mental health, family welfare, psychology, casework, group work, community work, social policy, research and evaluation. |
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| OVERSEAS STUDY OPPORTUNITIES |
| Overseas study opportunities are available. |
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| TUITION FEE ($AUD) |
| Fees are indexed and may increase by up to 7% per year |
| 19,250 |
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| SCHOLARSHIPS |
| Scholarships are available for high achieving students, ask for further information. |
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| ADDITIONAL COSTS ($AUD) |
Approximate costs include: course reading manuals - A$100, police check - A$13.
Accommodation costs for clinical placement vary according to the venue and not all students will incur the same cost. |
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| ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS |
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 6B certificate at postgraduate (EFS PG2a (75%)) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; or
IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with no individual band score less than 7.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 600 with a score of 6 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 250 with a score of 6 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 96 with no individual score less than 24; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent. |
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| ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
LTU Foundation Studies - 70
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2008 (indicative only) - 61
International Baccalaureate - FA
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - FA
Sri Lankan A Levels - FA
MICSS (UEC) - FA
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - FA
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - FA
Sweden Slutbetyg - FA
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - FA
Vietnam (Year 12) - FA
National (China) Gao Kao - FA
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - FA
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - FA
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.8
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.6
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. |
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| SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS |
| This course has a clinical component. |
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| SEMESTER STARTS |
| Semester 1 (March) |
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| INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE |
| The following types of industry experience are available in this course. |
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| Workplace experience for academic credit |
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| If the industry experience program is not a registered part of their course a student will need to hold work rights on their visa, this permits the student to work up to 20 hours per week when their course is in session and unlimited hours outside these times. However, if a student has completed their course and their student visa is expiring they will need to apply for another visa with work rights rather than renewing their student visa based on undertaking industry experience. |
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| CAREER OPPORTUNITIES |
| Social workers mainly work in public and non-government agencies that operate within specific social and health policy areas, such as hospitals and community-based health services, child and family care, psychiatric services, protective services, local government, and supportive and counselling services. |
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| PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION |
| The course is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers as a professional qualification. |
