Master of Social Work

About this programme

Transform people's lives as a social worker. La Trobe's Master of Social Work can lead to roles in a diverse and rewarding range of areas including social policy, community and direct practice. 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's Master of Social Work gives you the skills and knowledge to turn your passion for social justice into a thriving career.