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Master of Social Work

Postgraduate | GRF-SWK-MAS | 2018

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A masters degree for graduates with social and behavioural science qualifications

Equip yourself with the knowledge, skills, values and ethical foundations for social work in contemporary social policy and human service contexts. Study advocacy and leadership, social justice, applied counselling, law and social policy

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Study method
Online & on-campus
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
Total subjects
13

Price from
$0
Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Master of Social Work

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Career opportunities

This degree prepares graduates for practice in a range of social work roles including working with individuals, groups and families, community work, advocacy, research, planning and policy development and management and administration. The frameworks for practice embedded in the program are designed to ensure graduates are effective, ethical and innovative thinkers, communicators, problem-solvers, change facilitators and leaders.

There are career opportunities for social workers in government, non-government and private sector agencies with jobs in hospital and community health settings, youth work, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services, child and family welfare, child protection, youth and adult offending, employment and income support, aged care, community development, family support, disability services, services for women, multicultural services and many other social welfare organisations.

Professional recognition

This program is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Career outlook

Health and Welfare Services Managers:
Over $111K
Social Workers:
$86K to $111K
Welfare Support Workers:
$68K to $86K
Welfare, Recreation and Community Arts Workers:
$68K to $86K

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