Social Work

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  • The Master of Social Work (MSW) is one of the first masters degrees accredited nationally by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and has been determined to meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS). A master’s degree in social work is a portable qualification, enabling you to work nationally or internationally.

    Through the theoretical and practical curricula of the MSW degree, its graduates will be professional social workers who are academically excellent, knowledgeable across disciplines, leaders in communities, attuned to cultural diversity, and active global citizens.

    Graduates may progress to a range of other graduate programs including the Master of Advanced Social Work (Research), Master of Philosophy or the Doctor of Philosophy.

    • Master of Advanced Social Work (Research)
      • The Master of Advanced Social Work (Research) allows you to combine coursework with extensive independent research in social work.
    • Master of Advanced Social Work
      • This course is designed to prepare social workers for leadership and specialist roles in the health, mental health and human services sector. The course provides social workers with higher skills relevant to social work practice and social policy and addresses the complex and growing challenges faced by this sector.
    • Specialist Certificate in Advanced Social Work
    • Graduate Certificate in Advanced Social Work