GraduatePsychology
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
Federation University Australia, Ballarat, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) is designed for both new graduates and career-changers moving into social work, as well as experienced social workers seeking formal qualification. The course prepares students to work across human and community services in government bodies, non-government organisations, and community and health services, including with migrants and people affected by drug, alcohol and mental-health issues, and in palliative care. It functions as Federation's professional entry qualification into social-work registration for people without an undergraduate social-work degree.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
2 terms of coursework
- Year 1: Semester 1Social Work Practice with Groups and Communities15 credit pointsMSWPG7108Social Work Practice with Children
- Young People and Families15 credit pointsMSWPG7202Winter SemesterSocial Work Practice in Diverse Contexts15 credit pointsMSWPG7115Semester 2Foundations of Social Work Theory15 credit pointsMSWPG7101Professional Social Work Practice15 credit pointsMSWPG7102Spring SemesterSocial Work Placement 130 credit pointsMSWPG7116Professional PreparationMSWPG7117
- Year 2: Semester 1Social Work Research15 credit pointsMSWPG7211Social Work Fields of PracticeMSWPG7219Winter SemesterSocial Work Placement 230 credit pointsMSWPG7218Integrative Social Work Practice15 credit pointsMSWPG7205Semester 2Law and Ethics in Social Work Practice15 credit pointsMSWPG7203Contemporary Social Work Theories and Practice15 credit pointsMSWPG7201Spring SemesterSocial Policy
- Development & Impact15 credit pointsMSWPG7210
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
Entry requirementsEntry requirements (non year 12)Successful completion of a relevant Bachelor degree with at least one year of study, or the equivalent of full time studies in social and behavioural sciences.*Relevant Bachelor degrees should have at least one year of study in any of the following disciplines:• Human welfare studies and services which includes social work, youth work, community work, welfare studies and counselling;• Behavioural science which includes psychology or behavioural science;• Studies in human society which includes sociology, anthropology, Indigenous studies or gender specific studies;• Or other disciplines such as political science, policy studies, family law, justice administration, legal studies, family and consumer studies, education with a focus on welfare, public health, health promotion, community health, public health, mental health nursing or community nursing.or:Applicants who have 6 months of study in one of the above relevant fields can gain entry by also completing an Australian Graduate Certificate in Social and Community Services
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