Master of Social Work (coursework or coursework and dissertation) (11550)
The University of Western Australia
About
UWA's admission requirements for some postgraduate courses have changed for Semester 2, 2020 to facilitate student access to study during the COVID-19 situation.
In many cases, these changes may not be extended beyond 2020.
Contact Future Students for more information.The Master of Social Work (coursework or coursework and dissertation) prepares beginning social work practitioners for employment in local, State, national and international human services agencies.
The course is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is regarded as a qualifying master's degree course.Note:
The dissertation stream will not be available for new students commencing in 2020.
Structure
| KEY TO AVAILABILITY OF UNITS: |
|---|
| S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; N/A = not available in 2020; NS = non-standard teaching period |
All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.
Note: Units that are indicated as N/A may be available in 2021 or 2022.
Take all units (72 points):
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS | SWSP5301 | Social Work Knowledge, Theory and Values | 3 hours per week | |
| NS | SWSP5306 | Indigenous People and Social Work | interactive lectures: 3 hours per week | |
| NS | SWSP5309 | Field Education 1: First Placement (12 points) | Prerequisites: SWSP5306 Indigenous People and Social Work (formerly SWSP8306 Indigenous People and Social Work); SWSP5630 Introduction to Psychosocial Theory (formerly SWSP8630 Developmental Practice); SWSP5301 Social Work Knowledge, Theory and Values (formerly SWSP8301 Social Work Knowledge, Theory and Values); and SWSP5631 Introduction to Social Work Methods (formerly SWSP8631 Introduction to Social Work Methods) | 440 hours over 13 weeks full-time |
| S2 | SWSP5409 | Social Work in Health and Human Services Contexts | Prerequisites: Successful completion of all Year 1 MSW units -SWSP5301, SWSP5630, SWSP5306, SWSP5309, SWSP5631, SWSP5633 and SWSP5632 | 3 hours per week |
| NS | SWSP5429 | Field Education 2: Final Placement (18 points) | Prerequisites: Successful completion of all Year 1 MSW units SWSP5301, SWSP5630, SWSP5306, SWSP5309, SWSP5631, SWSP5633 and SWSP5632. | 560 hours (ie 16 weeks full-time) |
| NS | SWSP5630 | Introduction to Psychosocial Theory | 30 hours | |
| NS | SWSP5631 | Introduction to Social Work Methods (12 points) | 72 contact hours.56 hours during the 27th of May to the 7th of June 2019. 6 hours during wk beginning the 15th of July 2019 & 6 hours during the wk beginning the 19th of August 2019. 4 hours the wk beginning the 16th of September 2019. Interactive lectures and workshops. | |
| NS | SWSP5633 | Counselling and Ethics | Prerequisites: SWSP5306 Indigenous People and Social Work, SWSP5631 Introduction to Social Work Methods, SWSP5309 Field Education 1: First Placement, SWSP5301 Social Work Knowledge, Theory and Values | 6 hours per week for 6 weeks |
Take unit(s) to the value of 24 points from Group A or take unit(s) to the value of 24 points from Group B:
Group A
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2 | SWSP5406 | Policy and Community | 3 hrs per week | |
| S2 | SWSP5407 | Research Methods | 3 hours per week | |
| NS | SWSP5632 | Organisational Practice and Law | 6 hours per week for 6 weeks | |
| S2 | SWSP5634 | Social Work and Mental Health Practice | 3 hours per week |
Note: Note: The dissertation stream will not be available for new students commencing in 2020. Students should complete all units in Group A. Re-enrolling students who commenced prior to 2020 can contact their Student Advising Office for enrolment advice.
Group B
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1, S2 | SWSP4536 | Dissertation (12 points) | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Master of Social Work (11550) | seminars: 2 hours per week; individual supervision: 8 hours |
| S2 | SWSP5406 | Policy and Community | 3 hrs per week | |
| N/A | SWSP5635 | Organisational Practice, Law and Research | 9 hours per week for 6 weeks |
See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.
Entry requirements
4. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA grade point average of at least 5.0.
Institution
