Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

301841 v.3 Master of Social Policy



Course CRICOS Code: 038799J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years

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 and Clearance Section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants who are eligible for immediate entry to the Master 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 I

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Diploma in Social Policy

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.3   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
7522 v.8   Research Methods 602 2.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2
301848 v.2   Social Policy 602 - Social Policy Practice 2.0 25.0
301849 v.4   Social Policy 604 - Comparative and Global Perspectives on Social Policy 2.0 25.0
304385 v.3   SW 697 - Independent Study Research Proposal Preparation 2.0 25.0
  OR  
300722 v.3   Professional Evaluation 602 2.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1
301850 v.2   Social Policy 601- Research Project 3.0 50.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0
 
Optional units (No year level specified) Hrs/Wk Credits
4860 v.5   Health Economics 584 3.0 25.0
7818 v.5   Professional Ethics 501 2.0 25.0
11099 v.2   Health Planning and Evaluation 582 3.0 25.0
301359 v.3   Indigenous Australian Identity and Representation 501 3.0 25.0
301360 v.3   Policies and Indigenous Australian People 501 3.0 25.0
301361 v.3   Working with Indigenous Australian People 502 3.0 25.0
301366 v.3   Indigenous Australian Family Perspectives 502 3.0 25.0
301451 v.3   Introduction to Indigenous Australians 501 3.0 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
 
* Students may alternatively select an option unit from Centre for Human Rights Education
 

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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