GraduatePsychology
Master of Social Work (Research)
Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia
About this program
If you are a qualified social worker, undertake further research training to develop expertise relevant to your practice. A Master of Social Work (Research) degree is awarded for a substantial, original contribution to knowledge achieved in up to two years of full-time study (or two to four years of part-time candidature). Research areas include social work theory and practice, critical social work, evidence bases in social work, social work education, human services provision, child and family welfare, mental health, diversity and inclusivity, religion and spirituality, masculinities, gender relations and gender violence.
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Course structure
- The Master of Social Work (Research) is a research degree (16 credit points)
- including a compulsory Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point) unit and a thesis embodying original research in social work
- supervised over the course of candidature. Career Pathway Placements with industry partners are available as an elective
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
To be considered for admission you must have completed a research project including a thesis equivalent to at least 25% of a year's full-time study at AQF Level 8, with a grade equivalent to a Deakin mark of 65% or higher
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