Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

Course Overview As a social worker, you'll provide support and assistance to people and families in need. La Trobe's Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) gives you the clinical knowledge and hands-on skills to launch your career.You'll learn from world-renowned academics about promoting human rights and the importance of social justice. Our diverse range of subjects provide foundations in both psychology and sociology. Key Program Highlights Two 14-week placements enable you to put your knowledge and skills into practice and gain professional experience within leading health and welfare organisations in Victoria.You'll learn:Sociology and societyDiscover the cultural changes that shaped Australian society and how individuals connect with each other.Introductory psychologyStudy they key areas of psychology and explore how diverse contexts affect individuals in different ways. Discover how your brain helps to create your behaviour, and how your brain and behaviour change across your lifespan.Human servicesExplore the values, ethics and practice of social work and human services.Social work and inequalityStudy the issues of inequality and their impact on people's wellbeing.The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 – Bachelor Degree Honours.