Course Overview

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The University at a Glance

Student Population: 37,480
Staff Ratio: 18.0:1
International: 24.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate: 72.0%; of graduates employed

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition: See fee page →
Home Tuition: A$18,025; per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

Current Year 12 graduates Working with children check 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 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 Immunisations Prior to commencing a placement, students are required to meet all of the requirements of the degree in relation to immunisation. 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 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 please 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. Inherent requirements Core Participation Requirements are abilities, attributes and behaviours that are required to undertake learning activities and professional experience in your course. La Trobe University wants you to understand the Core Participation Requirements of your course so you can: - determine if you may need support during your studies
and - make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you The Core Participation Requirements for the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) are listed on the La Trobe course page . These requirements are provided for your information and are not entry requirements. Recent Year 12 graduates Working with children check 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 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 Immunisations Prior to commencing a placement, students are required to meet all of the requirements of the degree in relation to immunisation. 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 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 please 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. Inherent requirements Core Participation Requirements are abilities, attributes and behaviours that are required to undertake learning activities and professional experience in your course. La Trobe University wants you to understand the Core Participation Requirements of your course so you can: - determine if you may need support during your studies
and - make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you The Core Participation Requirements for the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) are listed on the La Trobe course page . These requirements are provided for your information and are not entry requirements. Applicants with Higher Education study Working with children check 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 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 Immunisations Prior to commencing a placement, students are required to meet all of the requirements of the degree in relation to immunisation. 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 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 please 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. Inherent requirements Core Participation Requirements are abilities, attributes and behaviours that are required to undertake learning activities and professional experience in your course. La Trobe University wants you to understand the Core Participation Requirements of your course so you can: - determine if you may need support during your studies
and - make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you The Core Participation Requirements for the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) are listed on the La Trobe course page . These requirements are provided for your information and are not entry requirements. Applicants with VET study Working with children check 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 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 Immunisations Prior to commencing a placement, students are required to meet all of the requirements of the degree in relation to immunisation. 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 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 please 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. Inherent requirements Core Participation Requirements are abilities, attributes and behaviours that are required to undertake learning activities and professional experience in your course. La Trobe University wants you to understand the Core Participation Requirements of your course so you can: - determine if you may need support during your studies
and - make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you The Core Participation Requirements for the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) are listed on the La Trobe course page . These requirements are provided for your information and are not entry requirements. Applicants with work and life experience Working with children check 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 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 Immunisations Prior to commencing a placement, students are required to meet all of the requirements of the degree in relation to immunisation. 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 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 please 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. Inherent requirements Core Participation Requirements are abilities, attributes and behaviours that are required to undertake learning activities and professional experience in your course. La Trobe University wants you to understand the Core Participation Requirements of your course so you can: - determine if you may need support during your studies
and - make an informed decision about whether the course is suitable for you The Core Participation Requirements for the Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) are listed on the La Trobe course page . These requirements are provided for your information and are not entry requirements. | Current Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Regional Adjustment Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard - Remoteness Area (ASGS-RA) (2021) qualify for a regional adjustment. For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) . Interview Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Details will be provided by telephone or mail to applicants required to attend. Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in Economics, any Humanities, Legal Studies or Psychology equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Recent Year 12 graduates ATAR This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations. Work Recognition Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a VTAC Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course. Regional Adjustment Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard - Remoteness Area (ASGS-RA) (2021) qualify for a regional adjustment. For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) . Interview Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Details will be provided by telephone or mail to applicants required to attend. Subject adjustment A study score of 25 in Economics, any Humanities, Legal Studies or Psychology equals 4 aggregate points per study. A study score of 20 in any LOTE equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Applicants with Higher Education study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Work Recognition Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a VTAC Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course. Regional Adjustment Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard - Remoteness Area (ASGS-RA) (2021) qualify for a regional adjustment. For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) . Interview Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Details will be provided by telephone or mail to applicants required to attend. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Applicants with VET study Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Work Recognition Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a VTAC Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course. Regional Adjustment Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard - Remoteness Area (ASGS-RA) (2021) qualify for a regional adjustment. For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) . Interview Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Details will be provided by telephone or mail to applicants required to attend. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. Work Recognition Applicants seeking consideration via Work Recognition must complete all requirements listed on the La Trobe University Work Recognition webpage and submit a VTAC Personal Statement, including relevant work experience and reasons for applying for this course. Regional Adjustment Applicants whose residential address is classified as RA2 or higher using the Australian Statistical Geographic Standard - Remoteness Area (ASGS-RA) (2021) qualify for a regional adjustment. For more information, refer to the La Trobe University's Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) . Interview Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Details will be provided by telephone or mail to applicants required to attend. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for equity schemes. Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, an equity schemes application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to La Trobe University Equity schemes information and the La Trobe University website | Year 12 prerequisites Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English as an Additional Language or at least 25 in English other than EAL. Non-Year 12 prerequisites Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Assessment Methods

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Campus & City Life

Student Population: 37,480; Total students
Staff Ratio: 18:1; Students per staff
International Students: 24%; Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size: Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative): Four seasons
Safety Index (indicative): 7.8/10
Transport: Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene: Friendly community

University Stats

Total Students37,480

Student-to-Staff Ratio18:1

International Students24%

Safety Index (indicative)7.8/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment: 72%; Employed after graduation

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition: See fee page →
Home Tuition: A$18,025; per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)See fee page →

Tuition (Home)A$18,025per year, maximum student contribution 2027 (indicative) Official fee page

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

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