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This is for students with any undergraduate degree who would like to pursue a professional qualification in social work.
About The Course
The Master of Social Work from The University of Western Australia prepares beginning social work practitioners for employment in local, State and international human services agencies. The course is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is regarded as a qualifying master's course.
Career Pathways
Social workers work with individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities to create positive outcomes and to empower marginalised or disenfranchised members of society. They promote change at individual, family, community and policy levels.
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Courses include:
- Social Work Knowledge, Theory and Values
- Indigenous People and Social Work
- Field Education: First Placement
- Social Work in Health and Human Services Contexts Par
- Field Education: Final Placement
- Introduction to Psychosocial Theory
- Introduction to Social Work Methods
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Credits
96 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 100
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. 70
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS: 065091K
- a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA and
- the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent or equivalent as recognised by UWA.
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International
32200 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 64400 AUD for the full programme and a duration of 24 months.
Domestic Average Annual Fee - $9,094.47 (Commonwealth supported students).
Funding
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
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