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.
Entry Requirements
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
The Master of Social Science allows you to select areas of study according to your personal interest and professional need. Critical and reflective professional practice is enhanced through core subjects in social theory, research methods and a research project.
Candidates for the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) research and write a thesis of a minimum of 30,000 and upper limit of 40,000 words including footnotes that may be exceeded by no more than 10,000 words with the permission of the Associate Dean (Research Education), and complete at least one...
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences) you must have completed the equivalent of one of the following in a subject area related to your proposed research area:
a bachelor's degree with first class or second class honours master's degree by research; or
a master's degree by coursework with an independent research component such as a thesis, dissertation or research project with a minimum overall pass average of 75% or above.
These constitute the minimum requirements for eligibility and do not guarantee admission. This remains at the discretion of the relevant supervisors and departments. The University must certify that there are sufficient supervisory and other resources and facilities available to enable your candidature to be completed successfully.
This program equips you to take on leadership roles in social work and gives you the skills and knowledge to become a professional social worker in the health, community services or non-government sector. It is also a pathway to leadership roles in social work and related professions.
Entry Requirements
Admission to candidature for the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) requires:
a relevant Australian bachelor's degree (Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate) or equivalent qualification; and
evidence of the ability to meet the required prerequisite knowledge in relation to human development and of society; and
evidence of relevant employment history in human and community services industry (generally evidence of at least 2 years is required).
In exceptional circumstances, the Dean may admit applicants without a bachelor's degree who, in the opinion of the faculty, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award. This may include evidence through publications or authorship of official documents.
The Master of Development Studies is a flexible and interactive degree that provides specialist studies in international development at local, national and international levels. Our courses are based on a philosophy of human rights, social justice, community development and participatory approaches.
