Master of Social Work

2 years: Duration

37,200 AUD/year: Price

Rolling admission: Start

Rolling admission: Deadline

Master: Degree

Campus: Format

Perth / Australia: Location

The University of Western Australia: School

Program description

You will gain from our research-led instruction, which is based on current data and enables you to apply the most pertinent theory to your social work practice. The course is taught by highly qualified, experienced, research-active, and approachable experts in the field, who have close ties to the profession and community services.

Since social work was originally taught at UWA in 1965, the Master of Social Work program is the most well-established master's degree in Western Australia.

Program structure

Please note that students seeking to undertake a Research Dissertation Project must meet the requirements as described in the pre-requisites of SWSP5603 Master of Social Work Research Dissertation Part 1.

Core (take all units (84 points):

SWSP5301 Foundations of Social Work Thinking and Identity (6)
SWSP5306 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Knowledges and Practices for Social Work (6)
SWSP5309 Field Education 1: First Placement (18)
SWSP5406 Social Work Methods 4: Consolidating Theory and Practice (6)
SWSP5429 Field Education 2: Final Placement (18)
SWSP5630 Social Work Methods 1: Theories for practice (6)
SWSP5631 Social Work Methods 2: Practicing from Theory - Working with People (6)
SWSP5632 Legal and Organisational Contexts for Social Work (6)
SWSP5633 Methods 3: Advanced Evidence Based Practice (6)
SWSP5634 Social Work and Mental Health Practice (6)

Option - Coursework Units (students not undertaking a research dissertation project take units to the value of 12 points from this group):

SWSP5407 Research Methods in Social Work (6)
SWSP5409 Applied Social Work Practices (6)

Option - Research Dissertation Project (students undertaking a Research Dissertation Project take units to the value of 12 points from this group):

SWSP5603 Master of Social Work Research Project Part 1 (6)
SWSP5604 Master of Social Work Research Project Part 2 (6)

Price

Tuition fee — 37,200 AUD per year.

Requirements for applicants

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have

a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent;
a current Australian National Police Certificate, or equivalent certification, indicating no criminal convictions. The currency of a National Police Certificate is 12 months.

English competency

The ELC requirement may be satisfied by:

At least two successful years of full-time or equivalent degree studies undertaken in one of the following countries:

Australia
New Zealand
United Kingdom
Republic of Ireland
United States of America
Canada (except Quebec)
South Africa, where studies are taught and assessed in English.

A valid IELTS (Academic) minimum score of 7.0 overall with at least 7.0 in each section.

To be considered for the MSW,ELC must be satisfied by the application closing date.

For more information on requirements, please contact your Edumapple manager.

About the university

With a founding purpose to "advance the prosperity and welfare of communities," the University of the State was established in 1911 and opened its doors in 1913 to a small student body of 184. More than 28,000 students hailing from 115 different countries are now enrolled.

In the realms of education, research, and student success, UWA has been at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations since its inception. However, a university is more than just a place to get a degree and do research.

Throughout Western Australia, the country, and the globe, UWA has played an important role in advancing knowledge, culture, and the economy for over a century.

As the sole institution in Western Australia to be ranked in the top 100 globally, UWA has earned praise for its creative curricula, strong ties to local businesses, dedication to the student experience, and groundbreaking research.

Choosing to study at UWA means becoming a member of a community that has a reputation for leading good change, both locally and globally. You will also become part of a network of dedicated and innovative leaders who are determined to make a difference.