Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
Charles Darwin University (CDU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
Be an agent of change and make a difference in the lives of families, individuals and communities. Our Master of Social Work (Qualifying) provides you with the skills and knowledge to work in a diverse range of practice contexts including urban, regional and remote and international settings. As a provisionally accredited course, graduates are eligible for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers and will be a part of a growing and diverse CDU social work alumni. During the course, you will explore themes and concepts such as social justice, human rights, critical reflection and supervision, culturally responsive practice, research and advocacy. Students will complete two placements in the field to further consolidate classroom learning with real world practice.
Structure
- Our Master of Social Work (Qualifying) is a two-year, full-time course comprising of core units in social work and two, 500 hours of field placements. Core units include an introduction to social work contexts and critical approaches to practice
- culturally responsive practice with families, individuals and groups
- social work theory and integrated methods
- community development
- advocacy, research
- social policy and social change. Field placements are held in second semester each year and facilitate direct and indirect practice opportunities within a host organization. The course uses a blend of online and face to face learning opportunities, with students required to attend 20 days of on campus workshop and skill development training across the length of the course. Students are required to pay for course related costs such as attendance at intensives and placements.
Standard entry requirements
- Successful completion of:
- A recognized bachelor degree in any field and.
- The equivalent of one-year full-time study in behavioural or social science units, whether this be included in the completed degree or in the form of additional qualifications at a Higher Education Diploma level or higher.
- Due to professional recognition, applicants who have completed a Bachelor of Social Work undergraduate degree accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers will not be eligible for entry into this course.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | International: $35,816 | No |
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