301852 v.3 Graduate Diploma in Social Policy

GradDipSocPol(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 033864A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

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 and practice skills in an area of specialisation. On completion of this course students are encouraged to undertake a further semester of study to complete the Master of Social Policy.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A three-year degree in a related discipline, plus a minimum of two year's documented relevant work experience, or a four-year degree in a related discipline and a minimum of twelve 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.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

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
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
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
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
4860	v.5	Health Economics 584	3.0	25.0
7818	v.5	Professional Ethics 501	2.0	25.0

Students may alternatively select an option unit from the Centre for Human Rights Education.

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
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.