Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
Excelsia College
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 02664K
Social work is an academic practice-based profession that promotes social justice, inclusion and wellbeing. The MSW (Q) aims to produce graduates who are professionally competent, aware of socio-political realities in the human services and committed to social change through supporting and promoting the strengths of disadvantaged and vulnerable populations.The course focuses on face-to-face small classes, and intensive interaction with fellow students and experienced social work academics. As social work engages with a changing world where social media, online material and interactivity are prevalent, student learning will also include blended learning technologies. The learning will be delivered through: workshops; case studies; in-class exercises; experiential learning strategies; flipped classrooms; social work laboratory; written reports; oral presentations; blogs; essays; and research reports. Finally, students will explore social work practice through field education practicums.
Structure
96 credit points
Subjects
- Context for Social Work Practice
- Diversity, Power and Identity in Social Work Practice
- Social Work Practice in Groups and Communities
- Skills and Models of Intervention in Social Work Practice 1
- Law, Accountability and Professional Judgement
- Psychosocial Health and Wellbeing in Social Work Practice
- Field Education Practicum 1
- Child, Youth and Family Social Work Practice
- Social Work Practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Communities
- Research and Evaluation in Social Work Practice
- Skills and Models of Intervention in Social Work Practice 2
- Leadership, Organisational Practice and Policy Development in Social Work
- Integrated Research Project
- Field Education Practicum 2
Standard entry requirements
Direct Entry - Applicants may be admitted to the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) if they have previously successfully completed a relevant bachelor (AQF Level 7) degree course that contains at least one year, or the equivalent (8 units) of full-time studies in the social and behavioural sciences, as required by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Units from the following broad fields may be considered: Psychology, Sociology, History, Media and arts, Community and welfare studies, Human development, Gender studies, Nursing, allied health, Anthropology, Law, Counselling, Philosophy, Politics Pathway Entry - Applicants may be admitted to the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) if they have successfully completed a relevant bachelor (AQF Level 7) degree course with 4 units from the above list and the Graduate Certificate in Social Science or Graduate Diploma of Social Science.
Recognition
* This is an AASW-accredited qualification. It is an entry qualification into the social work profession and has been determined to meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards.
Study pathways
Applicants may be admitted to the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) if they have successfully completed a relevant bachelor (AQF Level 7) degree course with 4 units from the above list and the Graduate Certificate in Social Science or Graduate Diploma of Social Science.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Macquarie Park | Domestic: $36,842 International: $42,000 | No |
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