MR-SCWKSP v.1 Master of Philosophy (Social Work and Social Policy)
MPhil(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 061532M
Registered full-time Duration:
2 Years
Course Overview
Master Degrees (Research) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for research, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications.
This course is designed for those working in the social and community services sector, and for overseas students who wish to complete an extended piece of original research under the supervision of a staff member with expertise in the subject area of research.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Overview Note
It is a requirement that two-thirds of this course is undertaken by research and only one-third by coursework. Students should not enrol in this research degree to receive a related postgraduate diploma but rather have undertaken it as a requisite for admission.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants for a Master Degree (Research) are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://research.curtin.edu.au/guides. Applicants require a Bachelor Degree with a strong academic performance and may also require relevant substantial work experience or Bachelor Honours Degree (first or second class) or Graduate Diploma. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Specifically applicants require a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) or equivalent in a welfare-related discipline, or a graduate diploma in social welfare from a recognised tertiary institution. Prospective students are expected to have attained the equivalent of first or upper second-class honours. Applicants with superior performance in the Bachelor of Arts or equivalent degree and two years work experience in the field of social sciences are considered.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to Doctoral degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Specific Course Completion Details
Students without prior studies in research methods and statistical data analysis will be required to undertake relevant preparatory units. This will increase the course duration.
Course Organisation
Master Degrees (Research) require students to undertake an approved research program leading to a thesis for independent examination; they may include advanced level coursework studies.
This course is studied as a research degree. The content of the degree should be determined in consultation with the Postgraduate Coordinator of the Department of Social Work and Social Policy.
Duration and Availability
The course is by research and normally requires one to two years of full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Research Term 1 | Y | Y | |||
| 2015 | Bentley Campus | Research Term 2 | Y | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 0 | |||||
| SCWK6000 | v.1 | Master Thesis - Social Work | |||
Further Information
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