Overview

There's never been a better time to build new skills and follow your passion. Apply now to secure your place for the Master of Social Work (Research) offered at La Trobe University.

Career outcomes

This degree will prepare you for a professional career in industry or academic research, higher education, and can also serve as a pathway into a PhD.

Why study at La Trobe?

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Programme Structure

Areas of study:

social work practice

social policy

intellectual disability

ageing

child and family welfare

health and mental health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Internationals - The University assesses applications on a rolling basis which means you can apply for the next upcoming intake or available future intakes.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia
Albury, Australia
Bendigo, Australia
Mildura, Australia

Disciplines

Social Work View 45 other Masters in Social Work in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 055101G

In order to apply for Master's by research candidature, you will normally require either:

the satisfactory completion of an Australian Bachelor's degree with an honours year with at least an H2A result in the relevant discipline; OR
qualification of La Trobe University or a recognised tertiary institution which is deemed by the Board of Graduate Research to be equivalent to the qualification specified in (a) above; OR
a Bachelor's degree without strengthened by additional qualifications or the demonstrated possession of research skills or publications of an especially meritorious nature, approved by the Board of Graduate Research as an acceptable basis for admission to candidature. Some additional preliminary studies may need to be undertaken.
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

42600 AUD / year

≈ 42600 AUD / year

Additional Details

per EFTSL

Australian and New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents do not usually pay tuition fees for graduate research degrees

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Social Work (Research).

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Career outcomes

Why study at La Trobe?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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