GraduatePsychology
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) at the University of Newcastle prepares graduates from unrelated fields to become qualified social workers, a profession in high demand. The program is practice-led and industry-engaged, with embedded fieldwork placements to prepare students for professional practice. Students can study full-time or part-time, with a flexible night-school approach to class times to suit work and home responsibilities.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Core: Social Work Identity, Values, and Ethics
- Critical Practice for Child Protection
- Decolonising Social Work
- Skills for Professional Practice
- Social Work Placement 1
- Social Work and the Law
- Violence, Abuse and Trauma
- Critical Practice for Health and Wellbeing
- Research and Evaluation for the Social Services
- Advanced Skills for Clinical Practice
- Social Work Placement 2
- Critical Practice For Sustainable Systems
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Completion of a bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline; alternative pathways may be available based on relevant work experience.
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