GraduatePsychology
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
Edith Cowan University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia prepares graduates for professional social work practice in Australia and overseas. Students develop knowledge and skills in social justice, equality and human rights, working alongside individuals and communities to improve wellbeing, with a particular focus on vulnerable populations. The course includes 1000 hours of supervised fieldwork placements and is provisionally accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). A limited number of Commonwealth supported places are available to eligible domestic students.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Four teaching periods across two years. First teaching period: Building Effective Relationships Alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
- Social Work Foundations and Fields of Practice
- Social Work Theory and Ethics. Second teaching period: Social Work Placement 1 (40 credit points)
- Social Work and Participatory Practice for Structural Change. Third teaching period: Mental Health
- Loss
- Grief and Trauma
- Transdisciplinary Research for Practice
- Social Work
- Governance and Social Policy. Fourth teaching period: Addressing Violence and Abuse as Social Workers
- Social Work Placement 2 (40 credit points). Total: 2 years full time or part time equivalent
- on campus at Joondalup or online
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
Applicants must hold a three year Bachelor degree in a related field other than social work, including at least one year of full time study in social sciences such as community and human services, sociology, behavioural sciences, counselling or psychological sciences, or equivalent. Alternatively, a three year Bachelor degree in any field plus one year of additional social science study in a Postgraduate Qualifying Program or AQF postgraduate course may meet entry requirements. Also satisfied by a Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline, or equivalent prior learning including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
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