Location
Australia
Study Format
On Campus
Course language
English
Study Fields
Social Sciences, Social Work
Duration
2 Years
Academic pace
Full Time, Part-time
Degree
Master's Degree
Tuition Fee
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Location
Australia
Study Format
On Campus
Course language
English
Study Fields
Social Sciences, Social Work
Duration
2 Years
Academic pace
Full Time, Part-time
Degree
Master's Degree
Tuition Fee
Request info
The UOW Masters of Social Work (Qualifying) will equip you with the knowledge and skills to make important contributions to the betterment of people and communities. You will build on prior study of the individual and society, and further develop your interest in social justice and human rights, to earn a professionally accredited Social Work qualification.
UOW Social Work graduates enter the workforce with practical experience earned through supervised professional placements. Your UOW degree will ensure you’re ready to promote social change and development and will help you make a difference to the lives of marginalised and disadvantaged individuals, families and communities.
This course balances practical skills, concepts and theory, as well as hands-on experience in professional practice:
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
Critically review social work theories and frameworks. Integrate advanced knowledge of the human services system, the law and concepts of human rights and social justice to the social work approach. Design, implement, justify and articulate social work interventions at the individual, group, family, community and societal level and plan effectively across human service systems. Assess different value systems and ethical frameworks and reflect critically on your professional practice. Evaluate using social work values and ethical frameworks your decision‐making processes and judgments with the complexity of practice.
Annual Session
Autumn Session
Spring Session
Annual Session
Autumn Session
Spring Session
This course contains a total of 1000 hours of compulsory work-based placements, to be completed over the course of the degree. This course may also contain compulsory components to be completed online.
The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) is provisionally accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). It is an entry qualification into the social work profession and has been determined to meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards 2012 (ASWEAS). All graduates of this course have the same standing as graduates from all other AASW accredited courses and are eligible for membership of the AASW, which is required by many employers.
Graduates will also be required to meet AASW English language requirements for migration and/or employment purposes.
The UOW Master of Social Work (Qualifying) will provide graduates with the skills, knowledge, and professional practice experience required for entry to the social work profession. Our Social Work academics are at the forefront of their specialisations. They're accredited professionals, published authors and respected researchers who are connected to the community through professional and research networks. They take all this experience with them to the classroom to enrich and guide your learning experience.
A range of admission options is available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures and the UOW College Admissions policy.
For any specific advice or questions regarding an application, please contact the Future Students Team.
Applicants should have a bachelor degree in social sciences, psychology, public health, education, nursing, or related undergraduate qualification with at least one year of Social Science content (i.e. studies of the individual and society)
NSW Health Requirements
The NSW Health Department requires all students undertaking clinical placements at NSW Health hospitals and facilities to:
prior to employment or placement in any capacity in the NSW health system.
This criminal record clearance will be conducted by the NSW Police and/or the Australian Federal Police. Students are required to arrange for this check to be undertaken following enrolment, and the cost of the check will be their responsibility.
In addition, overseas’ students must also provide a Police Certificate from their home country/any country they have resided in or a signed Statutory Declaration with no convictions/pending charges.
Students should consult the information on Criminal Records Checks, Prohibited Employment Declaration and Infectious Diseases in the Additional Information section.
Child Protection
Under the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012, and the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013, students enrolled in UOW degrees where their studies require them to engage in activities that involve children or young people, may be required to complete a Volunteer/Student Declaration and/or undergo a Working With Children Check (WWCC).
The following level of English is required to gain admission to this programme:
IELTS Academic
TOEFL (Internet-based)
UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 75 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)
Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.
UOW is young, dynamic, and innovative, and has become a benchmark for Australia’s new generation of universities. The quality of our teaching and research features prominently in national and international rankings, and we’re proud to be among the top one percent of universities in the world.
Harnessing our expertise and strength to create a positive impact in our local and global communities is at the forefront of everything we do and shapes our University’s purpose for the years to come.
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