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University of Canberra

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Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Social work provides you with a lifelong career in the human services. It is a profession committed to social justice, professional and personal integrity and working collaboratively with people and communities.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
3 years full-time
Course Code
SCM501.1

About this course

Social work provides you with a lifelong career in the human services. It is a profession committed to social justice, professional and personal integrity and working collaboratively with people and communities. This course builds upon each person¿s unique strengths and lived experiences and engages each person in a journey to empower them to achieve their full potential. It builds collaborative partnerships to overcome structural barriers and work for a more equitable, inclusive, and just society. The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) is an exciting and innovative course, designed to allow flexibility of study. This course will prepare graduates to work in a variety of human services settings such as aged care, disability, family and child wellbeing and protection, justice, hospital and health care, mental health, school and educational settings, research, and social policy. With field education placements of a total of 1000 hours, students familiarise themselves with, and develop the knowledge and skills necessary, for beginning practice.

Study locations

Canberra

Credit for prior study or work

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Social Work courses at University of Canberra.
93.3%
Overall satisfaction
80%
Skill scale
83.3%
Teaching scale