GraduatePsychology
Master of Social Work
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Social Work at the University of Melbourne is one of the first master's degrees nationally accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers, meeting the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards. Over two years, students complete 175 points of coursework and 50 points of field education, including two 500-hour supervised field placements, developing skills in casework, counselling, advocacy and community engagement.
The portable qualification enables graduates to work nationally or internationally. Melbourne is ranked second in Australia and 23rd in the world for social policy and administration.
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Admissions
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have: An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with at least one year of full-time studies in social sciences (or equivalent), with studies to have been completed within 10 years of commencing this course, OR An older undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and more recent graduate study that demonstrates current capacity for graduate study. You must also provide: A current curriculum vitae (CV) that details your education, workplace experience, and other relevant skills and training, AND Contact details for a professional referee Relevant work experience may be paid or unpaid, and may be full-time or part-time, but for part-time experience, at least 40 hours should normally have been obtained in a single three-month period.
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