Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work

The University of Western Australia (UWA)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00126G

This course is open to social work graduates with a minimum of two years experience as a professional social worker. The Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work involves two compulsory units and a choice from a range of other advanced social work units, depending on availability.

Structure

Credit Points 48

Subjects

SWSP5601 Theory for Practice
SWSP5602 Research Methods
SWSP5605 Advanced Community Practice
SWSP5607 Professional Supervision
SWSP5608 Group Work
SWSP5611 Indigenous Policy and Practice
SWSP5613 Health and Human Development
SWSP5614 Theory and Practice: Mental Health
SWSP5615 Advanced Statutory Practice: Mental Health
SWSP5616 Mental Health Policy and Practice
SWSP5617 Family-Centred Practice: Mental Health
SWSP5618 Cultural and organisational contexts of child protection
SWSP5619 Theory and Practice: Child Protection
SWSP5620 Advanced Child Protection Practice
SWSP5621 Child, family and community-centred child protection practice

Standard entry requirements

A relevant bachelors degree or graduate certificate1, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA and
At least two years of experience as a professionally qualified social worker.