Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Edith Cowan University (ECU)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00279B

Social workers champion social justice, equality and human rights. They stand alongside individuals and communities to improve society's overall well-being, especially for the most vulnerable populations. In this course, taught by highly qualified staff with practice experience, you'll develop the knowledge and skills to pursue a career as a professional social work practitioner, able to work in Australia and overseas. It includes 1000 hours of supervised fieldwork placements to hone your craft.

Subjects

  • Building Effective Relationships Alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
  • Social Work Foundations and Fields of Practice
  • Social Work Theory and Ethics
  • Social Work Placement
  • Social Work and Participatory Practice for Structural Change
  • Mental Health, Loss, Grief and Trauma
  • Transdisciplinary Research for Practice
  • Social Work, Governance and Social Policy
  • Addressing Violence and Abuse as Social Workers

Standard entry requirements

  • Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following: Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline or.
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Joondalup International: $78,000 No
  • Full-time : 2 years
  • Part-time : 4 years
Online International: $78,000 No
  • Part-time : 4 years
  • Online/Off-campus : 2 years

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