Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
If you are a graduate of Social Sciences or another Human Services program and want to gain professional qualifications in social work, this postgraduate course is a strong choice. Explore a wide range of fascinating topics in applied social sciences, like the impacts of ageing, alcohol and drug use, empowerment…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
If you are a graduate of Social Sciences or another Human Services program and want to gain professional qualifications in social work, this postgraduate course is a strong choice.
Explore a wide range of fascinating topics in applied social sciences, like the impacts of ageing, alcohol and drug use, empowerment in the workplace, personality, therapies, equity and access, tourism management and urban management.
You’ll be guided by passionate academics who can help you reach your full potential and enact positive and lasting change in the world.
Social Work at Western
This degree combines academic rigour, exceptional research training, blended and work-based learning, and 1,008 hours of field education.
As a student of Western Sydney University you will undertake traditional academic units as well as completing assessed placements. The combination of blended and work-based learning is a distinguishing feature of this degree.
There is a strong emphasis on our students moving beyond the University and working on projects with people in the community and workplace. It is specifically designed to ensure you graduate with hands-on skills working with the community at large – skills that can take your career to the next level.
In addition to emerging with a Master qualification, you will also be equipped with the practical education required to meet Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) standards.
Professional accreditation
This program is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and graduates are eligible for membership of the AASW.
Your career
With a Master of Social Work (Qualifying), there are so many ways to influence the world you’ll live in.
Become a caseworker/manager and make a difference in the areas of child protection, drug and alcohol services or community health
Take on an exciting research role
Become a counsellor and change the lives of people struggling with emotional issues
Influence the development of social policy
Get involved in Human Services and help Improve aged care, communities, education providers and transport services
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in the areas of Health, Education or Society and Culture, with a minimum of eight (8) subjects completed in Social Sciences or Psychology
Or
Applicants must have completed the Western Sydney University Postgraduate Bridging Program (Social Work) program.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 7.0 overall score, minimum 6.5 in each subtest; TOEFL internet-based total score 94; Writing 24; and subtests 22; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 65 overall; minimum 58 in each of the four skills Writing, Speaking, Listening and Reading in one sitting.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Western Sydney University is located in New South Wales and operates out of 13 accessible campuses across Sydney (Bankstown, Liverpool City, Campbelltown, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta, Parramatta City, Westmead, Penrith and Hawkesbury). The student body numbers more than 35,000. With a mix of modern high rise and heritage buildings, equipped with technology-enabled learning facilities, libraries, research facilities, and studios, the University covers a wide range of academic programs including the School of Business, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Psychology, School of Science, School of Social Sciences and the Graduate Research School.
