GraduatePsychology
Master of Advanced Social Work (Research)
University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Master of Advanced Social Work (Research) at the University of Western Australia is a course of supervised independent research assessed on the basis of a thesis. It allows experienced social workers to hone their professional skills with a high-level research degree, developing advanced research capability in an area of social work theory, practice or policy. Graduates move into research, senior practice, policy and academic roles across the human services sector.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- The degree is a thesis only research masters administered by the Graduate Research School. Students complete a course of supervised independent research and must submit a thesis of no more than 30
- 000 words on an aspect of social work theory
- practice or policy
- 48 pointsexamined by external examiners. The standard full time duration is 1 year
- with a maximum time limit of 4 years
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 have completed the requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work at UWA, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Faculty, and have at least two years' experience as a professionally qualified social worker.
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