Overview

Course aims

The Master of Advanced Social Work from the University of Melbourne is designed to prepare social workers for leadership and specialist roles in the health, mental health and human services sectors. By undertaking this course, you will push the boundaries of knowledge, understand and benefit from evidence-informed practice to effectively respond to the problems that affect individuals, families, communities and organisations.

You will develop a comprehensive understanding of knowledge, policy and research as it relates your practice, and learn from leading academics who conduct evidence-based research in the fields of health, mental health, child and family welfare, ageing, social policy, policy evaluation and leadership.

Programme Structure

What you will learn

Advanced knowledge and skills for working with individuals, families, communities and organisations

You will develop foundational knowledge of understanding domestic and family violence (DVF), theoretical frameworks and evidence involved in suicide prevention, and the practice of assessment and intervention of human service workers in these settings.

Policy and practice as it relates to psychosocial practice

You will explore a range of approaches useful for researching health and human services practice, encompassing both policy, organisational practice, as well as practice with individuals, groups and communities.

The skills and confidence to lead in this sector

You will develop writing skills for publication and undertake critical reflection of your own practice and development to adequately prepare you for leadership roles in the field of social work.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

100 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Course code: MC-ASW

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:

An undergraduate or postgraduate qualification (typically a Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work) which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (or equivalent), AND
At least two years of documented relevant work experience.

You must also:

Submit a personal statement outlining your motivations for undertaking this course, AND
Nominate a professional referee.

Tuition Fees

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16000 AUD / year

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16000 AUD / year

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Funding

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