GraduatePsychology
Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)
Charles Sturt University, Multi-campus, regional NSW, Australia
About this program
For those with an undergraduate degree in an area other than social work who want to move into this rewarding career, the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) is designed as the entry pathway. It can be studied online, and because it's accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), graduates can be confident they have the skills to make a difference. Completing a postgraduate social work course opens up career opportunities in human rights, social justice, policy influence and practice leadership.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
3 terms of coursework
- HCS524Essential set > Compulsory Fieldwork placement subject: Social Work Field Education 2A
- HCS526Social Work Field Education 2
- HCS525Social Work Field Education 1
- HIP423Essential set > Restricted electives: Transition to Allied Health Practice
- PHL502Law, Ethics and Human Rights
- HCS406Social Work and Human Rights
- WEL424Loss, Grief and Palliative Care for Older People
- WEL409Grief, Loss and Change
- WEL427Transformative ecosocial change in human services
- GER406Issues in Dementia Care and Communication
- WEL428Building Sustainable Communities
- GER404Ageing and Professional Practice
- WEL425Addiction - clinical practice in human services
- HCS410Legal Issues in Child and Adolescent Welfare
- HRM502Human Resource Management
- HCS513Understanding Children from Adversity
- WEL426A Human Services Perspective
- WEL407Working alongside children and young people in Indigenous Australian communities
- HCS523Leadership in Human Services Practice
- MGT501Contemporary Management
- LAW517Processes and Uses
- GER501Contemporary Issues in Gerontology
- SWK414International Social Development
- GER402Health, Wellbeing and Family Care in Later Life
- ETH402Vulnerability and the Ethics of Intervention
- WEL523Contemporary Theories for Case Management
- HCS510Social Work Practice in Mental Health
- SWK423Essential set > Core subjects: Ethics and Social Work Practice
- HCS532Human Rights and Law for the Human Services (postgraduate)
- HCS507Social Work Theory and Practice 1 - Foundations of Practice
- SWK504Human Services Research Methods
- HCS508Social Work Theory and Practice 2 - Micro Practice
- HCS519Power, Oppression, Violence and Trauma (postgraduate)
- HCS511Social Work Theory and Practice 4- Macro Practice and Professional Identity
- SPE502Social Work and Social Policy Practice
- HCS518Health and Wellbeing Across the Lifespan (postgraduate)
- HCS509Social Work Theory and Practice 3 - Mezzo level Practice
- WEL429Indigenous Australian Practice for Human Service Workers
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Clinical PsychologistANZSCO 272311
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Registration needs the full accredited sequence (accredited bachelor's, honours, then an accredited master's or doctorate), which takes several years beyond a first degree. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Educational PsychologistANZSCO 272312
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Organisational PsychologistANZSCO 272313
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
To be eligible, applicants must have a completed AQF Level 7 bachelor degree. Applicants must also have one year of study in the social and behavioural sciences, either within their AQF degree or through other university studies. Where an applicant already holds an AQF Level 7 bachelor degree, but needs to meet the prerequisite content, it can be completed it through: - single subject study And/or - the Graduate Certificate in Human Services (for those who are assessed as having already completed six months/four subjects of relevant content;) And /or - as part of another qualification at undergraduate or postgraduate level Please note: The Graduate Certificate and single subjects can only be used to meet prerequisite content. They cannot replace the required AQF Level 7 bachelor degree. Offerings: All
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