Master of Social Work
The University of Western Australia (UWA)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00126G
The course is led by highly qualified, experienced, research-active and accessible experts in the field, with strong ties to the profession and community services and you will benefit from our research-led teaching, based on up-to-date data allowing you to apply the most relevant theory to your social work practice.The Master of Social Work is the most established Masters course in WA, with Social Work being first taught at UWA in 1965 and is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Structure
Credit Points 96
Subjects
- SWSP5301 Foundations of Social Work Thinking and Identity
- SWSP5306 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges and Practices for Social Work
- SWSP5309 Field Education 1: First Placement (18 points)
- SWSP5406 Social Work Methods 4: Consolidating Theory and Practice
- SWSP5429 Field Education 2: Final Placement (18 points)
- SWSP5630 Social Work Methods 1: Introduction to Psychosocial Theory
- SWSP5631 Social Work Methods 2: Theory for Practice - Working with People
- SWSP5632 Legal and Organisational Contexts for Social Work
- SWSP5633 Methods 3: Advanced Evidence Based Practice
- SWSP5634 Social Work and Mental Health Practice
- SWSP5407 Research Methods in Social Work
- SWSP5409 Applied Social Work Practices
- SWSP5603 Master of Social Work Research Project Part 1
- SWSP5604 Master of Social Work Research Project Part 2
Standard entry requirements
- A bachelors degree or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA and
- A selection Weighted Average Mark (sWAM) of at least 65 percent
- A current Australian National Police Certificate, or equivalent certification, indicating no criminal convictions. The currency of a National Police Certificate is 12 months.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Crawley | Domestic: $40,200 International: $70,600 | No |
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