Entry requirements and pathways
International students

Academic entry requirement

Prerequisites

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

Specialisation - recommended: Studies in arts, social sciences, psychology, teaching, nursing or business-related areas.

WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 60%

Selection criteria

• All applicants can complete and submit a Personal Statement.

Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

English language requirement

Please refer to our Language requirements page for details of other accepted English proficiency tests and additional recognised English language proficiency measures, such as English as the language of instruction.

7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0.

Core participation requirements

Core Participation Requirements are abilities, attributes and behaviours that are required to undertake learning activities and professional experience in your course. These requirements are provided for your information and are not entry requirements. Core Participation Requirements are also referred to as Inherent Requirements by other institutions.

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.

If there are any Core Participation Requirements listed below that you do not feel capable of demonstrating, we may be able to make adjustments that may support your studies. Please contact the AccessAbility Hub or your Course Coordinator to discuss any adjustments you may need.

As a La Trobe student, you will also need to abide by the Student Charter and meet any professional accreditation requirements of your course.

https://www.latrobe.edu.au/courses/master-of-social-work#/overview?location=BU&studentType=int&year=2025

Only complete applications will be considered by the closing date.

*International applications are normally accepted 12 months in advance from the dates listed above.

**Please check the below Non-standard application dates to confirm dates for courses that commence earlier than the above standard study periods.

https://www.latrobe.edu.au/study/apply/course-key-dates

Please send the student details and documents to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org. IGS team will submit the application through QS portal.