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Social Work (Qualifying)

The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) prepares experienced students with non-social-work bachelor's degrees for employment in human and community services. The program equips its graduates with the skills necessary to succeed in an environment that is complex, diverse and changing.

Human rights and social justice are fundamental to social work, according to the International Federation of Social Work definition of the profession. In response to this, the school's program is designed to produce graduates who are reflective, versatile and skillful in a range of practice areas and able to translate professional values into action.

Outcomes
  • understand the importance of social work values and practices within societal and global contexts;
  • demonstrate understanding of theories of human development and behaviour, and how these theories support and inform social work practice;
  • articulate the values, processes and outcomes of social work and how they apply to various contexts;
  • demonstrate awareness of social policy, in line with legislation, legal frameworks, procedures and practices, and how these impact people from various backgrounds;
  • identify and critically reflect on ethical dilemmas, and use relevant social work theories in problem solving;
  • promote social work values, responsibilities and objectives in professional practice;
  • demonstrate knowledge of differences within Australian society, such as culture, age, ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation and economic status;
  • adapt and modify practice in order to reflect respect for clients from diverse backgrounds or needs;
  • incorporates knowledge from other disciplines, in particular, the social and behavioural sciences; and
  • demonstrate the appropriate skills in order to communicate effectively with agencies, policy makers, stakeholders and clients from various backgrounds and needs
Award requirements

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
To qualify for the award of Master of Social Work (Qualifying), candidates must complete 13 units of study (96 credit points), comprising of:

  • 10 core units of study (78 credit points), including a capstone unit to be taken at the candidate’s last semester; and
  • 3 elective units of study (18 credit points), including a minimum of one research unit.
Contact

Dr Susan Heward-Belle
Phone: 02 9351 6888
Location: Education Building A35
Email:

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