GraduatePsychology
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
Southern Cross University, Lismore/Gold Coast/Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
About this program
Social workers can be a lifeline for people facing difficulties related to financial, medical, mental health or relational circumstances. This course enables you to develop the skills, knowledge and values to become a strategic, ethical and reflective social work practitioner. Our accredited Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) is suited to applicants with previous experience in the study of the social sciences, social welfare, psychology or related fields. In this program, you’ll examine child protection, social policy and law, mental health, health issues impacting Indigenous communities, and leadership in social work organisations. You’ll also undertake practice under the supervision of an experienced social worker. As a graduate, you’ll be ready for a career as a professional social worker in Australia and may also be eligible for employment overseas. Please note: All students, including those enrolled online, are required to participate in on-campus learning for a minimum of 20 days/150hrs over the duration of the course. This requirement is stipulated by the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS). Students meet this requirement by attending compulsory residential schools conducted at the Gold Coast campus. This course has travel expectations, please read the information below on placements carefully. Pathway into this course: If you do not meet the entry requirements, the Graduate Certificate in Social Sciences for Social Work is a pathway available to you. Successful completion enables entry to the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying).
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- WELF3002Issues of Protection
- SWRK5003Social Policy and Law for Social Work
- SWRK5001Social Work Foundations for Practice
- SWRK5002Social Work Direct Practice I
- SWRK5004Social Work Direct Practice II
- SWRK6001Social Work Direct Practice III: Well-being and Recovery
- SWRK5007Social Work Field Placement I
- SWRK6002Social Work in Groups and Communities
- INDG6002Health and Indigenous Peoples
- SWRK6003Research for Social Work
- SWRK6004Social Work Organisations
- Leadership and Management
- SWRK6007Social Work Field Placement II
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Admissions
ATAR: Not applicable. To be awarded the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) students must complete the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points) comprising all 12 core units (192 credit points). Work Integrated Learning This course includes work integrated learning. Pre-requisites to meet national and state-based regulatory requirements, as detailed on the Faculty of Health Work Integrated Learning page must be met prior to attending work integrated learning. All work integrated learning hours must be completed, and professional behaviour and conduct must be demonstrated. Inherent Requirements Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Inclusion Support website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Inclusion Support website for further information and contact details.
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