Overview

The Master of Social Work - Graduate Entry requires 2 years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course is offered by the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work.The Graduate Certificate in Society and the Individual can be used as a pathway to the Master of Social Work … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Program of study overview
Program of study notes

Admission requirements

Admission requirements
Inherent requirements
English Language requirements

Aims

This course aims to:

  • Provide students with the knowledge and skills to practice responsibly and reflectively as a professional social worker, in keeping with the standards set by the Australian Association of Social Workers
  • Involve students in researching, analysing and articulating a framework for inclusive and ethical professional social work practice
  • Inform students about, and enable them to critically reflect and comment on, relevant current social justice debates
  • Educate students about the colonial history of Australia and its long-term effects on First Nations Australian, including analysis of current policies and social work practices affecting First Nations families and communities
  • Develop students' knowledge about current evidence-based professional social work practice models and approaches
  • Enable students to carry out research, assess the value of research to social work practice, and articulate a framework for inclusive and ethical professional social work practice research
  • Enable students to develop their professional values, knowledge and skills and demonstrate their practice judgement and expertise, normally through involvement in two agency-based field placements
  • Help students identify the cultural context of various practice, approaches and their relevance to specific situations and populations
  • Delineate the connections between interpersonal practice, social policy and research at a national and international level

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Practice as a professional social worker in a knowledgeable, competent, reflective and responsible manner
2.
Understand and assess the complex individual, family, societal and systemic factors that contribute to the issues experienced by people who use social work services
3.
Articulate the theory, rationale and methods involved in various professional practice approaches and demonstrate the ability to apply these approaches differentially
4.
Identify, interpret and respond professionally to the major social justice issues facing Australian society and the international community
5.
Show awareness of the historical, cultural and interpersonal contexts that affect how First Nations Australians approach social work services, and demonstrate ways of moving toward mutual trust and engagement
6.
Conduct, analyse, interpret and contribute to the current research related to social issues, social policy and social work practice
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Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional learning as a critically reflective practitioner

Student progression rules

Students in the Master of Social Work - Graduate Entry are required by the AASW to attend at least 20 days on campus throughout their course. This course requirement applies to students who are enrolled and studying while living overseas as well as to those who live in Australia. Students enrolled externally can meet the requirement to attend 20 days on campus by attending non-semester (NS) topics delivered via a combination of online preparation and one five day intensive each. At least one block of at least five days face-to-face study must be completed prior to the first placement.

Professional accreditation and recognition

Professional accreditation

Associations

Course/Exit award association