Program Overview

Master of Advanced Social Work Practice

The Master of Advanced Social Work Practice from Charles Sturt University is a career-enhancing online qualification that further develops expertise as a dynamic, reflective practicing social worker. Building on previous knowledge and experience as a qualified social worker, this postgraduate degree provides opportunities to extend practice through advanced study of specialized fields in social work.

Key Information

• Study Mode and Sessions: Online
• Duration: Minimum time - 1 year, Maximum time - 2 years
• Entry Score: TBA
• Indicative Fees:
  • International online: Fee paying overseas - $31,200.00 pa (full-time), $15,600.00 pa (part-time)
• Course Points and Codes: Credit Points - 64, AQF - Level 9
• Additional Information: Applications close February 12

Why Study with Us?

The Master of Advanced Social Work Practice equips students with highly developed knowledge and skills to enrich their professional practice and further their understanding of contemporary challenges and future directions in the social work profession. Students can undertake this master's course in social work by either research or coursework, with the flexibility of online study.

Career Opportunities

This course is a career-enhancing online qualification that will further develop expertise as a dynamic, reflective practicing social worker. It represents ideal preparation for management, policy, and practice leadership roles, giving students a competitive edge in their bid for career advancement or promotion.

What You Will Study

For each 8-point subject, students should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations.

Essential Set (64 pts)

• Core Subject (8 Credit Points): Advanced Social Work Practice Theory
• Compulsory Subjects:
  • Future Directions in Social Work (8 credit points)
  • OR Social Work and Human Services Dissertation (16 credit points)
  • OR Human Services Research Methods (8 credit points)
• Restricted Electives: Students enrolled in SWK506 select six subjects from the list, while students enrolled in SWK507 and SWK504 select four subjects.

Restricted Electives List

• Understanding Children from Adversity (8 credit points)
• Social Work Practice in Mental Health (8 credit points)
• Leadership in Human Services Practice (8 credit points)
• Mediation: Processes and Uses (8 credit points)
• Contemporary Management (8 credit points)
• Public Sector Management (8 credit points)
• Law, Ethics and Human Rights (8 credit points)
• Social Work and Social Policy Practice (8 credit points)
• Human Services Research Methods (8 credit points)
• Contemporary Theories for Case Management (8 credit points)
• End of Life and Palliative Care Issues in Ageing (8 credit points)
• Human Resource Management (8 credit points)
• Values and Conflict in Organisations (8 credit points)
• Dispute Resolution: Methods and Results (8 credit points)

Costs

• Calculate My Fee: The fee calculator is available to estimate costs based on student type, commence year, study mode, and location.
• Course Fees:
  • International online: $31,200.00 pa (full-time), $15,600.00 pa (part-time)
  • Subject fee (8 Points): TBA
• Payment Options:
  1. Pay all of your student contribution up front direct to the university.
  2. Pay part of your student contribution to the university and defer the balance via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible).
  3. Defer all of your student contribution via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible).

Entry Requirements

• Selection Rank: TBA
• Academic Entry Requirements: Students must have completed an Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) accredited qualification, such as a Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying), or an equivalent qualification that confers eligibility to practice as a registered or accredited social worker in their own country.
• Language Requirements: Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.
• Inherent Requirements: TBA

Credit and Pathways

• Credit: If students have completed relevant tertiary study or work experience related to their course, they could receive credit towards their degree.
• Pathways: Charles Sturt University has several admission pathways to help students take the step into their preferred course, even if they don't quite meet the entry requirements at first.

How to Apply

• Apply via UAC: Refer to key dates on the UAC website.
• Apply via VTAC: Refer to key dates on the VTAC website.
• Apply directly to Charles Sturt: Check out direct application closing dates.
• Recruitment Agent: Have questions about Charles Sturt University or need help with the student visa application process? Find a recruitment agent.