Get the skills and knowledge to turn your passion for empowering children and families in need into a thriving career with La Trobe's Master of Social Work (Child and Family Practice).

Advance your career or move into the rewarding field of social work with the knowledge and practical skills to succeed in the child and family services' sector. Complete specialised subjects designed in consultation with sector leaders and delivered by world-class social work academics, including specialists in child and family practice.

By completing La Trobe's Master of Social Work (Child and Family Practice), you will:

earn as you learn, with your tuition fees covered, a cost of living bursary in your first year and a salary in your second
master key concepts in social work, such as human rights, law and ethics, social policy analysis and advocacy, working with individuals, families and groups, and program design and analysis
explore roles undertaken by social workers, including direct practice, social policy, education and research, community development, counselling and organisational planning
work in real industry settings and gain valuable insights into the day-to-day experience of social work by completing two 500-hour work placements, additional work experience in first year and paid employment in second year with one of our many industry partners, including Berry Street, Mallee Family Care and MacKillop Family Services.