301841 v.2 Master of Social Policy

MSocPol(Curtin)

Introduction

This course is designed for those from diverse backgrounds, seeking to develop advanced understanding of social policy and practice. It provides an opportunity to explore theoretical approaches to the study of social policy and the skills to analyse and participate in policy making in a wide range of settings. While the course is designed as generic in its framework, it draws on special areas of expertise and it explores content from a comparative and global perspective. This allows the development or advancement of knowledge, practice and research skills in an area of specialisation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Graduate Diploma in Social Policy or an equivalent qualification. Graduates with other qualifications are considered. A minimum of two years work experience is desirable.

Specific Requirements

Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants who are eligible for immediate entry to the Masters program who have not completed the Graduate Diploma in Social Policy may be considered for up to one third, recognition of prior learning if they can demonstrate equivalent work undertaken.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is of three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards

A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Social Policy may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital 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
Year 1 Semester 1
301843	v.2	Social Policy 501 - Social Policy in Australia	2.0	25.0
301846	v.2	Social Policy 505 - Theoretical Perspectives on Social Policy	2.0	25.0
301847	v.2	Social Policy 507 - Economic Foundations of Social Policy	2.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
301848	v.2	Social Policy 602 - Social Policy Practice	2.0	25.0
301849	v.2	Social Policy 604 - Comparative and Global Perspectives on Social Policy	2.0	25.0
		SELECT 2 OPTIONS		50.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
301850	v.2	Social Policy 601- Research Project	1.0	50.0
7522	v.8	Research Methods 602	2.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
				100.0

*Optional Units (No Year Level Specified)*			*Hrs/Wk*	*Credits*
4860	v.5	Health Economics 584	3.0	25.0
5249	v.8	Policy Sciences 550	3.0	25.0
5712	v.7	Policy Sciences - Advanced Studies 650	3.0	25.0
11099	v.2	Health Planning and Evaluation 582	3.0	25.0
301359	v.2	Indigenous Australian Identity and Representation 501	3.0	25.0
301360	v.2	Policies and Indigenous Australian People 501	3.0	25.0
301361	v.2	Working with Indigenous Australian People 502	3.0	25.0
301366	v.2	Indigenous Australian Family Perspectives 502	3.0	25.0
301451	v.2	Introduction to Indigenous Australians 501	3.0	25.0
301851	v.2	Social Policy 603: Independent Study	2.0	25.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	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.

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301841 v.2 Master of Social Policy

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites Graduate Diploma in Social Policy or an equivalent qualification. Graduates with other qualifications are considered. A minimum of two years work experience is desirable.

Specific Requirements Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning Applicants who are eligible for immediate entry to the Masters program who have not completed the Graduate Diploma in Social Policy may be considered for up to one third, recognition of prior learning if they can demonstrate equivalent work undertaken.

Duration and Availability This fee-paying course is of three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Social Policy may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital 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

Year 1 Semester 1

Year 1 Semester 2

Year 2 Semester 1