Overview

Why choose this course?

Commencement period for the Master of Advanced Social Work (Research) from University of Melbourne:

You may commence at any time during the year between 1 February and 31 October. Commencement in January or December is not advisable.
Commencement in the degree is subject to prior arrangement with your nominated supervisor (Scholarships have separate rules and you should seek approval from Melbourne Scholarships to vary your scholarship commencement).

Attendance:

You will be required to attend departmental seminars over the period of your candidature.
You will be required to complete a minimum of 6 months full-time research at the University to benefit from planning, conducting and writing up of your research within a University community and environment.
Normally the entire degree is undertaken at the University.
To be eligible to submit a thesis for examination, you must be enrolled in your course for the minimum period of 12 months full-time equivalent.

Thesis:

You will be enrolled into a thesis subject for the duration of the degree.
You will have appropriately experienced academics available to arrange a course of supervised research designed to suit the individual requirements and interests of the candidate.
You may be required to supplement your research program by attendance at, or enrolment in, additional subjects if considered necessary by the supervisor(s).
Academic progress in regard to the research thesis will be reviewed regularly throughout the degree.
Your thesis will be examined externally. The thesis should normally be 30,000 words in length excluding tables, illustrations and bibliography.

Programme Structure

Electives:

Not all elective subjects will be available every year. Some may be on a two-year cycle. You may vary your course plans by negotiation with the Supervisor if you wish to undertake a specific specialist or elective subject.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Between 1 February and 31 October.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

distinction

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 064990E

1. To be considered for entry, you must have completed:

a) a qualifying Australian Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent within the last ten years with a grade point average of 75% or aboveANDb) eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social WorkersANDc) two years of documented professional social work practice.2. In ranking applications, the selection committee will consider:

prior academic performance and, if relevant, professional qualifications;
performance at interview;
understanding of the research question to be explored;
motivation and capacity to complete the course in a timely manner;
relevant prior research and/or professional experience; and
referee reports.

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Tuition Fees

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78714 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) places available

Living costs

Melbourne

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1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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Key information

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Campus Location

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

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