Master of Social Work (MSW)

CRICOS Course Code: 117058K

Social workers are critically important providers of services, support and advocacy, especially at a time of crisis when significant changes in the broad social, political and economic contexts are occurring. Hence, educating social work graduates who are competent to offer a structural critique and understand and respond to the inequality experienced by diverse communities, especially those who are vulnerable and disadvantaged, is timely. The need for comprehensive Master of Social Work courses, that provide highly trained and skilled social work graduates, has never been greater.

The courses provide a strong base of critical and reflective thinking, combined with a drive for innovative practice and social impact. They offer students a comprehensive understanding of the important role of social work practice in achieving social change for justice, inclusion and wellbeing.

Course Highlights:

• Includes 1000 hours of field education where students get real world experience.
• Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge in core areas of Social Work, including social justice, social development, psychosocial health and wellbeing, and counselling.
• Analyse complex problems using critical thinking and inter-cultural skills, and evaluate social work practice solutions to meet the needs of individuals, groups and communities in diverse settings.
• Apply knowledge, skills and values to deliver suitable social work practices for resolving personal and interpersonal problems and enhance wellbeing and development.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form, work as a productive team member, and engage proactively with the broader society in culturally competent ways with special concern for indigenous peoples.
• Research, critically analyse and synthesise knowledge and values and apply reflective thinking skills to inform professional judgement and practice.
• Act ethically and responsibly, showing an understanding of social work practice standards in their work.

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