300254 v.3 Master of Social Work
MSW(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 018047D
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years
Introduction
This course provides social work graduates with theoretical perspectives and practice competencies at an advanced level. It covers a range of social work knowledge and skills, including policy development, practice, ethics and supervision of staff and students. The opportunity is given to students to choose between a dissertation or a practical project for evaluation.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A degree course in social work from a recognised university. Such a course would normally meet the minimum educational requirements for admission to membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Specific Requirements
Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening and Clearance Section of this publication.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is of three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study, with some units scheduled in the evening to meet the requirements of students who are employed. Some units are also available by distance education.
Course Organisation
The course can be undertaken with either a Research or a Practice specialism, thus providing opportunity to focus on contemporary workplace directions. Students may, if they wish, pursue an area of specialisation through the choice of option units. Students also choose their field of practice or research project. Research Methods 602 is a prerequisite for the Research specialism, while Professional Evaluation 602 is a prerequisite for the Practice specialism.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.
Special Note
The Department of Social Work and Social Policy is undertaking a review of this course. Prospective students should contact the Department for information on the future structure of this program.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 11462 | v.2 | SW 534 - Advanced Practice - Reflexivity in Practice | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301843 | v.2 | Social Policy 501 - Social Policy in Australia | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 301846 | v.3 | Social Policy 505 - Theoretical Perspectives on Social Policy | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307450 | v.2 | Communication Skills and Self-Awareness 511 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7522 | v.8 | Research Methods 602 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 300722 | v.3 | Professional Evaluation 602 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 304385 | v.3 | SW 697 - Independent Study Research Proposal Preparation | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309305 | v.1 | Professional Practice 635 | 16.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7818 | v.5 | Professional Ethics 501 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 OPTION | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 |
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| 4617 | v.2 | Research Project 692 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| SELECT 2 OPTIONS | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional units (No year level specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 304392 | v.2 | SW 698 - Independent Study | 1.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306339 | v.1 | SW 522 - Social Development | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306343 | v.1 | SW 595 - Community Development | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306357 | v.1 | SW 664 - Narrative in Practice | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307447 | v.1 | Working with Groups as Communities 513 | 36.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309026 | v.1 | SW 581 - Introduction to Interpersonal Violence and Abuse | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309049 | v.1 | SW 580 - Child Protection | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309059 | v.1 | SW 582 - Engaging Mental Health Praxis | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2006 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2006 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | 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.
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