Social Work La Trobe University

Overview

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 University's Master of Social Work gives you the skills and knowledge to turn your passion for social justice into a thriving career. Whether you're looking to advance your career or move into a rewarding new field, you'll gain the hands-on expertise to help people in need.

Learn from world-class academics with extensive backgrounds in social work practice, including specialists in areas such as addiction, child and family welfare, disability, and mental health. 

Career outcomes

Graduate ready to take on roles in a range of fields including child protection, family services, aged care, disability, corrections, Indigenous, mental health, environmental protection, social justice and settings.

Possible roles include:

• Senior social worker
  • Oversee the support services conducted in a community or a particular area, coordinate social workers, handle issues or concerns and manage schedules.
• Mental health social worker
  • Work with individuals with psychological problems and help improve their quality of life.
• School counsellor
  • Provide counselling and educational development for students experiencing psychological, social, behavioural or emotional difficulties.
• Child and family support worker
  • Help children and families in need by providing emotional and practical assistance.