300254 v.4 Master of Social Work
Course CRICOS Code: 018047D
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years
Introduction
A practice-oriented professional qualification designed to give graduates theoretical perspectives and 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.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A degree in social work from a recognised university that meets the minimum educational requirements for admission to membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. In addition, a minimum of 12 months documented relevant work experience.
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 eighteen months full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some optional units may be available externally although external study is not permitted for international onshore students on student visas.
Course Organisation
The course can be undertaken with either a research or a practice emphasis, thus providing opportunity to focus on contemporary workplace directions. Students may, if they wish, pursue an area of specialisation through the choice of an optional unit. Students also choose their field of practice or research project. The Department endeavours to alternate times of on-camps lectures for the convenience of students. Lectures, practical exercises, role-plays, videos, discussions and client stories contribute to a varied and engaging learning atmosphere.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
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 | |
| 307046 | v.2 | * | SW 601- Community Development Theory and Practice I | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| OR | |||||
| 301846 | v.3 | * | Social Policy 505 - Theoretical Perspectives on Social Policy | 2.0 | 25.0 |
| 7522 | v.8 | Research Methods 602 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 7818 | v.5 | Professional Ethics 501 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 300722 | v.3 | Professional Evaluation 602 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 304385 | v.3 | SW 697 - Independent Study Research Proposal Preparation | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 304392 | v.2 | SW 698 - Independent Study | 1.0 | 25.0 | |
| 307044 | v.2 | * | SW 603 - Community Development Theory and Practice II | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| OR | |||||
| 301848 | v.2 | * | Social Policy 602 - Social Policy Practice | 2.0 | 25.0 |
| OR | |||||
| 306339 | v.2 | * | SW 522 - Social Development | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 309305 | v.1 | Professional Practice 635 | 16.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 2 Semester 1 |
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| 307045 | v.1 | SW 694 - Research Project | 1.0 | 100.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 306341 | v.1 | # | SW 693 - Project | 1.0 | 50.0 |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional units (No year level specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 304392 | v.2 | SW 698 - Independent Study | 1.0 | 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 | |
| Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 306343 | v.2 | # | SW 695 - Advanced Community Practice | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| # | Students who select SW 693 - Project will also be required to complete SW 695 - Advanced Community Practice and one other optional unit. | ||||
| * | Further optional units may be selected from the Master in Humans Services Counselling course. | ||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2007 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2007 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2008 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2008 | 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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