Masters (Coursework)
Please note: This course will no longer be available from 2022 onwards. Please apply for Master of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences) instead.
The Master of Philosophy involves research and advanced coursework. You will be assigned a research supervisor and an auxiliary supervisor. You will be required to complete a probationary year and produce an extended research proposal at the end of that year.
Research can be undertaken in areas including gender relations and gender identity; Indigenous issues; sexuality and sexual identity; social change; sociology of knowledge; knowledge building in social work practice; ageing and the end of life; child and young people safety and wellbeing; counselling; welfare and community services; disability and mental health; social policy; social work in health care; violence against women and children; or an area negotiated with a potential supervisor.
From 2021, Higher Degree by Research students will be required to complete some coursework as part of their candidature. Students will have access to a range of specialist units of study relevant for research students.
Applicants are required to complete a research proposal (500 to 1000 words) addressing criteria specified by the faculty. Applicants must also have been in full-time employment in social work for a minimum of one year, and have one of the following qualifications:
(i) a four-year Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent with 1st or 2nd class Honours; or
(ii) a Bachelor of Social Work (without 1st or 2nd class Honours), either produce evidence to the satisfaction of the faculty of having completed equivalent work or complete a period of probationary candidature; or
(iii) a Master of Social Work with merit.