The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) will develop graduates’ abilities to be self-sufficient, versatile, and creative social work practitioners.
Pre-service practitioners will develop and advance their skills in appraising clients, situations and environments for a career in the field of social work. Inclusivity, diversity, and cultural sensitivity underpin the program and ensure a holistic view of social work is shared with participants.
The curriculum uses resources, activities and constructive assessment to build critical professional practice evaluate skills and you will learn how to integrate core social work competencies into professional practice in a diverge range of social work contexts to manage challenging and specialised environments. You will be shown how to formulate solution that demonstrate project management and leadership skills in social practice.
The course is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and you will be eligible for membership with AASW upon graduation.
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Delivery mode
This course is available in the following study modes:
Locations
530 Victoria Street, North Melbourne 3051
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for an offer of admission, applicants will:
- Hold a relevant Australian bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in social or behavioral sciences, with at least one full-time equivalent year of study in any of the following disciplines;
- Human welfare studies and services – including social work, youth work, community work, welfare studies and counselling;
- Behavioural science – including psychology or behavioural science;
- Human society – including sociology, anthropology, Indigenous studies or gender-specific studies; or
- Other disciplines including political studies, policy studies, family law, justice administration, legal studies, family and consumer studies, education (with a focus on welfare), public health, health promotion, community health, mental health, nursing or community nursing
Non-Academic Requirements
Applicants for education programs will need to complete a non-academic suitability test. The test measures attributes such as motivation to teach, attitude toward learning, interpersonal and communication skills, resilience, self-efficacy, how conscientious applicants are as well as organisation and planning skills.
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements For admission to courses that include Work Integrated Learning (WIL) or Professional Experience: All applicants must have a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) and a Police Check (PC).
Course fees
Course fee
$42,000
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About Southern Cross Education Institute - Higher Education
Our mission is to deliver quality education through innovative methods and in a supportive environment. We equip our students with the knowledge and practical skills to empower them as lifelong learners, active members of the wider community, and future leaders in their fields.
SCEI-HE believes that quality higher education should not only serve the demands of the labor market and enhance the career prospects of graduates, but also contribute to an improved national economy through graduates’ professional innovation in business, industry, research and government, their positive and beneficial engagement with community, and an ongoing contribution to a democratic, equitable and civilized society.
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