Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 01595D
Advance your skills and knowledge for a fairer world. As societies tackle modern challenges, social workers address structural inequalities and ensure people do not experience marginalisation. This professionally accredited, post-qualifying degree enables you to effect meaningful change. In this program you will develop your skills as a critically reflective and analytical social work practitioner. You will build the advanced innovative knowledge and skills required to undertake social action, community development, policy analysis and development, advocacy and research. Youll integrate classroom learning with practical workplace experience in a huge range of fields, including health and mental health, child protection, disability, substance abuse, family violence, homelessness, working with young people, families, the elderly, refugees and Indigenous communities.
Structure
Total units: 192
Subjects
- SWK700 Master of Social Work Field Education 1(36 units)
- SWK701 Master of Social Work Field Education 2(36 units)
- SWK703 Introduction to Social Work
- SWK704 Advanced Direct Practice 1
- SWK705 Advanced Direct Practice 2
- SWK706 International and Global Social Work
- SWK708 Engaging and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
- SWK710 Advocacy and Leadership in Social Policy and Legal Contexts
- SWK777 Children, Youth and Families: Challenges, Critique and Change
- SWK785 Social Work in Health and Mental Health
- SCS725 Advanced Social Research
- SCS730 Advanced Social Work Theories for Practice
Standard entry requirements
Applicants must hold a relevant 3-year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) that contains at least one year, or the equivalent, of full-time studies in social and behavioural sciences. This is the minimum entry requirement as set out by the ASWEAS guidelines (2019). If an applicants prior degree has not specifically addressed the above, they may be required to undertake additional foundational study as determined by the School of Social Science (usually the Program Coordinator of Master of Social Work (Qualifying)).
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| UniSC Moreton Bay | Domestic: $48,404 International: $54,000 | No |
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| UniSC Sunshine Coast | Domestic: $48,404 International: $54,000 | No |
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